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Practice question: Jurisdiction in Overseas Employment Cases (RA 8042, as amended by RA 10022)

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Practice question

A final and executory judgment is entered against a foreign principal for a covered claim. The principal wants to recruit more Filipino workers while admitting the award remains unpaid. It says a separate full trial on disqualification must occur first. What does the statutory rule provide?
  1. Automatic disqualification without further proceedings until full satisfaction of the judgment award
  2. Recruitment must continue regardless of the judgment
  3. Only a new employee vote can impose disqualification
  4. A final award has no effect on participation
  5. Partial willingness to pay always counts as full satisfaction

Legal references

  • RA 10022, Section 7 amending RA 8042 Section 10, settlements, performance bonds and final judgments: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2010/ra_10022_2010.html

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