Key Points
- All employers seeking to employ foreign nationals on an Alien
Employment Permit (AEP) are subject to the new labor market test
requirement.
- Employers must publish a job vacancy in a local newspaper 15
days before the Alien Employment Permit (AEP) application is
submitted.
- Proof of publication and a notarized statement stating that no
qualifying applications were receive must be included with the AEP
application.
Overview
The Department of Labor and Employment has provided additional
guidance on updated Labor Marketing Testing
requirements.
Looking Ahead
The additional requirements will result in additional processing
time to AEP applications. Employers should review all requirements
and application processing times when planning to hire foreign
nationals in the Philippines.
