Labor Code · Recruitment and Placement of Workers · Chapter III – Miscellaneous Provisions

Article 37

Visitorial Power

Not amended

The Secretary of Labor or his duly authorized representatives may, at any time, inspect the premises, books of accounts and records of any person or entity covered by this Title, require it to submit reports regularly on prescribed forms, and act on violation of any provisions of this Title.

Editor’s notes from DOLE (1)

See also Rule III (Inspection of Agencies) of the POEA Rules. For local employment, see Rule IX of the PRPA Guidelines.

Text and numbering follow the Department of Labor and Employment's 2022 edition of Presidential Decree No. 442, as amended and renumbered under DOLE Department Advisory No. 01, series of 2015. Former article numbers are shown in brackets. Notes are DOLE's editorial notes. Amendments after that edition are not included. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.