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 Things you should know about working in Libya . . .

 Filipinos in Libya work as…

Production Workers (in international oil & construction sectors)
Nurses
Engineers (with international contractors)
Administrative/Clerical Staff

        (Note: There is no hiring of household workers)

        Salary Rate:  US$350-1,500

Modes of Recruitment

Hiring through Philippine Licensed Recruitment Agencies

Name Hiring (Worker sought employment on his own)

Processing Cost For Agency Hire

   Processing Cost For Name Hire

1.  MPL International Corporation

2.  Yangwha Human Resource Corporation

3.  LBS E-Recruitment Solutions Corporation

4.  Gulf Asia International Corporation

5.  Krisalis Construction, Inc.

6.  Fastlink International Corporation (For: Capricorn Staffers International

    Corp.)

7.  Eureka Personnel Management Services, Inc.

8.  Galaxy Services, Inc.

9.  EFU Placement

10.Technoserve Construction Company, Inc

 Top 10 Employers in Libya Hiring Filipinos in 2003

1.   Daewoo E and C Co. Ltd.

2.   Daewoo Corporation

3.   Vinci Construction Grand Project

4.   Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd.

5.   Man Gustavsburg

6.   Dong Ah Consortium

7.   Vaos Beteiligungs Und Hndelsgmbh

8.   Majuko Enterprises Inc. Construction and Technical Services

9.   Mediterranean Oil Services GMBH

10. JGC Corporation

APPLYING FOR A JOB IN LIBYA

Documents To Prepare

§         Resume/Biodata

§           School Credentials & Transcript of Records (High School and/or College Diploma

 authenticated by DepEd or CHED)

§         Trade Test 

§         Employment Certificate/s

§         Passport

§         NBI Clearance

§         Passport size pictures

§         Marriage Contract (if applicable)

Procedure for Agency Hire

1.      Verify with POEA license and job order of the agency

         (Hotline: 722-1144/55)

2.     Apply with the agency (if selected)

3.      Take a trade test (if required)

4.      Undergo Interview & Medical Examination in a DOH accredited clinic (3days)

 (while waiting for visa)

5.      Attend PDOS with an accredited Provider  (1 day)

6.      Attend PDOS at an accredited PDOS provider (1day)

7.     Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card

Procedure for Name Hire

1.      Apply for visa

2.      Submit documents to the Name-Hire Processing Center

     Requirements:

·    Verified Employment Contract

·    Resident Visa stamped on the  passport

·    Passport

·    2 Passport Size Pictures

·    Payment for Fees

3.      Undergo Medical Examination with a DOH accredited clinic (3 days)

4.      Attend PDOS at POEA (1 day)

5.      Pay Necessary Fees at the POEA/OWWA Cashier

6.      Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card

The e-Receipt

• Exit Permit/Clearance

• Proof of payment (POEA Processing Fee, OWWA Membership Contribution & Medicare Coverage)

• Travel Tax & Airport Terminal Fee Exemption

The e-Card

• Multi-purpose card

• Proof of OWWA membership

• ATM card for remittance purpose

Embassy of Libya in the Philippines

His Excellency  DR. SALEM M. ADAM
Ambassador

1644 Dasmariñas cor. Mabolo Streets

Dasmariñas Village, Makati City

Tel.: 817-7331  to  32

Fax: 817-7337

e-mail: lpbmanila@skynet.net

 

Monday to Friday

0900 to 1600 H

1300 to 1600 H  

 LIVING & WORKING IN LIBYA

Terms and Conditions of Employment

• The employer shall assume cost of transportation to worksite and to point of hire upon completion of contract

• The employer shall provide the workers with free food and lodging

• The employer shall provide his workers with first-aid facilities and shall bear the expenses of treatment, medicines and transportation of employee to the hospital, if his case so requires

• The workers’ probationary period should not be more than 1 month

• Guaranteed wages are higher than the minimum $200.00 salary

• For private companies, 100% of salary is remitted directly to the families. Allowance for food & housing expenses may sometimes be given.

• For nurses, 70% of salary is remitted directly to the families while the 30% remains with the worker.

• Sunday-Thursday workweek is observed.

• Regular working hours is 8 hours per day (excluding intervals from dining and rest) / 48 hours per week work is also observed.  Additional working hours should not exceed 4 hours per day.

• For Nurses, regular weekly working hours is 58 hours.

• Overtime pay for work rendered on:

Ordinary day – 50% of normal wage per hour

Rest day – 200% of normal wage per hour or another rest day

Holidays at 200% of the employees pay rate

• Annual Vacation Leave is 16 days with full pay for every 1 full year of service rendered.

• 24 days vacation leave maybe given to  employees who have rendered 5 consecutive years of service or who hold key positions.

• 15 days for annual sick leave with full payment for every 1 full year of service rendered.

• The employee whose sickness or disability if proven, shall be entitled to sick leave during which he shall receive 50% of his pay for the first 60 days, to be increased to 60% for the rest days in one year

• The workers shall receive cash benefit daily for incapacity incurred due to illness or injury

 Just causes for termination of contract

-    misrepresentation

-    termination within the probationary period

-    causing serious damage to employer

-    insubordination or disobedience

-    absence for more than 20 days in a 1 year or more than 10 consecutive days

-    failure to perform basic obligation under the contract

-    disclosure of trade secrets

-    conviction by final judgment of a civil involving moral turpitude, honesty or public morality

-    drunkenness

-    assault of employer or his representative

Note: Employer-Employee disputes is under the jurisdiction of the Compromise Council or the Compromise Official

Common Problems

 

Delayed payment of salaries especially on the first salary ranging from 6 months to 1 year

Delayed remittance of salaries

Poor accommodation

 Important Reminders

• Presentation of visa and a valid passport is required upon entry. Seamen are required to present their valid Seaman Book.

• All persons entering Libya with a visa must register with the immigration offices within 7 days after arrival. (This does not apply to persons holding re-entry permits.)

• Register with the nearest police within 3 days of arrival to avoid encountering problems during stay or upon departure.

• Secure an exit permit before leaving Libya.  If you have plans of returning back, apply for a re-entry permit from the Libyan Ministry of Justice before leaving the country.

• Respect Libyan tradition, customs, practices and strictly observe all their laws and regulations

• Persons violating Libya's laws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.

• Crime is a growing problem.  Most common crimes are auto thefts, burglaries associated with the increasing availability of drugs. The beaches are the frequent sites of muggings and purse-snatchings.

• Possession, manufacturing and consumption of liquor is strictly prohibited.

• Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders will face  jail sentences, heavy fines, and/or flogging or other physical punishments.

• Due to very strict security, foreigners may at times be place under surveillance by security personnel.

• Taking photographs of anything that could be perceived as being of military or security interest may result in problems with the authorities.

• Libya operates on a “cash-only" basis transactions. ATM machines are non-existent.

 INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

Embassy of The Philippines

MR. BENITO B. VALERIANO
Charge d'Affaires, a.i.

KM 7 Gargaresh Road, Hail Andalous
P.O. Box 12508, Tripoli

Tel No. (218-21) 483 3966 / 483 6158
Fax No. (218-21) 483 6158
Email: Tripoli_pe@lttnet.net
 

Philippine Overseas Labor Office

     RICARDO S. MARTINEZ, SR.
            Labor Attache II

 

Philippine Embassy

Shra El Dul (Ben Ashure)

P.O. Box 1258, Tripoli

Tel No. (218-21) 483 3966 / 483 6158
Fax No. (218-21) 483 6158

COUNTRY PROFILE

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