POEA rules on seafarer’s fees

5:14 am Tuesday, May 16, 2017 By: Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho The Revised POEA Rules and Regulations 2016 states how chargeable fees and costs are considered in relation to the  recruitment and employment of Filipino seafarers, the revised rules was passed in accordance with the policy of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)  policy, among others, to uphold the dignity

Third doctor opinion rule in seafarer’s compensation claims

Thursday, April 27, 2017 By: Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho In the event of the disagreement on the services of the third doctor, the seafarer has the right to institute a complaint for disability benefits directly before the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) or the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB).           This is the ruling

Substitution or alteration of POEA contract as illegal recruitment

3:17 am Tuesday, March 21, 2017 By: Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho As with all other kinds of worker, the terms and conditions of a seafarer’s employment is governed by the provisions of the contract he signs at the time he is hired. But unlike that of others, deemed written in the seafarer’s contract is a

Unpaid seafarer’s wages

6:04 am Thursday, March 16, 2017 By: Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho In recent time it appears that that seafarers are one of the most exploited and abused group of workers globally. Exploitation, abuse and corruption in shipping industry includes issues related to unpaid, underpaid or delayed payments are the most pressing ones. In many cases

Witholding of travel documents as illegal recruitment

4:29 am Tuesday, March 14, 2017 By: Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho Recruitment agencies and foreign principals and employers are prohibited from withholding travel documents of OFWs, including seafarers,  as provided for by rules and regulations governing the recruitment and employment of OFWs. In many instances of non-deployment, many seafarers complain of withholding of travel documents

Sources of Seafarers’ Rights

2:52 am Monday, March 13, 2017 By: Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho Know Your Rights! From the ITF website  Seafarers’ right is a complex area since your rights can exist at different levels and they can be overlapping and sometimes conflicting. Therefore if you have a legal problem, you will need to seek advice from your

31st National Migrants’ Sunday

7:26 pm Saturday, March 11, 2017 By: Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho The 31st National Migrants’ Sunday (NMS) was held last March 5, 2017 at Sta. Teresita Charismatic Center, La Paz, Iloilo. Since 1986, the NMS is a yearly event that celebrates and recognizes the heroism of Overseas Filipino Workers as well as their families. Celebrated

Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB): grounds for suspension or revocation

6:10 am Friday, March 3, 2017 By: Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho   One of the most important document before any seafarer able to board any local or international ships is the Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB) or commonly known as Seaman’s book. This book details everything about the seafarer basic personal information and seagoing service. SIRB

Dismissal: Absence Without Leave (AWOL) and Unauthorized Shore Leaves

2:37 am Thursday, February 16, 2017 By: Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho Shore leave is an ancient and cherished seafarers’ right that should not be denied except for compelling reasons. Shore leave is defined as the period during which a sailor is allowed to take a leave from the ship while the vessel he is working

Liability of Employer and Manning Agency

9:31 pm Sunday, February 12, 2017 By: Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho   What is the liability of the foreign principal and the manning agent for any and all claims arising out of an employer-employee relationship or by virtue of any law or contract involving a seafarer?  It is “joint and several”, according to the case

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