- Yes, Philippine laws only allow companies certified by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to hire employees. Before these companies can be certified by this government agency, they must first meet the eligibility requirement of having a registered business/company here in the Philippines. One of the main reasons behind this legal condition is because DOLE regulates the mandatory benefits, working conditions, and labor rights of employees in the Philippines.
- If you do not have plans of establishing a business in the country but would like to outsource some of your business operations in the Philippines, you can avail of staff leasing services through a third-party service provider.