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Circular No. 1/1 – Lebanese Ministry of Labor

Lebanese RepublicMinistry of LaborThe Minister Circular No. 1/1 Based on the Labor Law and the fees regulating the employment of foreigners, and to protect Lebanese labor, all establishments in the hotel, restaurant, café, and salon sectors must refrain from employing foreign workers illegally and without a work permit issued by the Ministry of Labor in […]

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Call for Investigations into Illegal Agencies

In its ongoing commitment to protecting and organizing the sector, the Syndicate of Recruitment Agencies calls on the General Security Directorate and the Ministry of Labor to take the necessary measures to investigate unlicensed agencies and to prosecute all violators in accordance with legal procedures. Illegal practices in the recruitment of domestic workers harm Lebanon’s

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Warning Against Unauthorized Recruitment Agencies

Important Notice to Citizens Regarding the Recruitment of Domestic Workers Dear Citizen, We would like to draw your attention to a very important matter concerning the recruitment of domestic workers, especially in light of the growing number of promotional ads on social media offering unrealistically low prices. ⚠ Beware of fraudulent advertisements and unlicensed agencies!

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Statement on Labor Ministry’s New Directives

Soral commends the directives issued by His Excellency the Minister of Labor, Mr. Mohammad Kabbara, which prohibit recruitment agencies from deducting any portion of workers’ salaries and ban dealings with unlicensed intermediaries. The syndicate stresses that employers must contract exclusively through licensed agencies and immediately report any violations related to the unlawful deduction of workers’

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Annual General Assembly Statement

The Syndicate of Recruitment Agencies held its annual general assembly, addressing sector challenges and proposing reforms to ensure fair treatment for both workers and employers. Key recommendations: – Immediate signing of agreements with labor-sending countries to regulate recruitment and worker protection. – Increasing financial guarantees for new agencies to enhance service quality. – Evaluating new

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Statement on False Accusations Against Recruitment Agencies

The so-called National Federation of Workers and Employees (FENASOL) falsely claims to represent domestic workers. The organization applied for a license but was rejected by the Ministry of Labor due to legal violations. Despite this, it continues illegal operations, encouraging unauthorized employment and misleading public opinion. FENASOL has falsely accused licensed recruitment agencies of human

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