What must designated labor attachés immediately do to fiercely protect Filipino workers situated abroad?
Labor attachés legally play a highly proactive role in total worker protection overseas. They definitely do not have to passively wait for slow orders from the home office to act. They must swiftly provide necessary assistance on all complex matters arising out of employment to Filipino workers within their jurisdiction. This heavy duty is strictly legally imposed by Article 21 Labor Code of the Philippines. “ART. 21. Foreign Service Role and Participation. – … labor attachés… shall, even without prior instruction or advice from the home office, exercise the power and duty: (a) To provide all Filipino workers within their jurisdiction assistance…” 30-May-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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