Working Child Permit refers to the permit secured by the employer, - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Working Child Permit refers to the permit secured by the employer, parent or guardian from the DOLE for any child below 15 years of age in any work allowed under RA 9231

Allowed Employment of a Child Below 15 Years Old • Family Undertaking • Public Entertainment or Public Information

Conditions for Employment of Children Below 15 Years of Age  20 hours of work per  The working child shall week or not more than be provided with at least 4 hours at any given day; elementary or • Does not endanger secondary education child’s life, safety, health  Working Child Permit and morals, or impair (WCP) child’s normal development

Requirements for the Issuance of Working Child Permit (WCP) • Duly accomplished application form • Proof of schooling (if child is 7 years of age and above and is in-school) • Brief description of the program of education, training and skills acquisition (if child is 7 years of age and above and is not enrolled)

Requirements for the Issuance of Working Child Permit (WCP) • Child’s Birth Certificate or Certificate of Late Registration of Birth • Medical Certificate • 2 passport size photos of the child • Any proof of identity (if employer is the parent, guardian or family member other than parent of the child)

Requirements for the Issuance of Working Child Permit (WCP) • If employer is in public entertainment or information: - Certified true copy of Business Permit or Certificate of Registration - Employment contract of the child - An express agreement of the child to the provisions of the contract • P100 application fee

Validity of WCP Based on contract of the working child but not to exceed 1 year

Requirements for Renewal of WCP The applicant shall submit: - All the documents required for application for a new WCP (except child’s authenticated birth certificate or certificate of late registration of birth); - Previously issued WCP; and - Contract of Employment

When to file? 3 days prior to the start of the project Where to file? DOLE Field Offices Total Process Cycle Time Within 8 working hours from receipt of payment

Application of WCP START FO Focal Person will return the Submit WCP application Complete NO application form form and documentary documentary and documentary requirements to DOLE requirements? requirements to FO Focal Person the applicant for completion YES Determine nature of application

Application of WCP If the parent/legal guardian is not present at the time of filing of the application, the New FO Focal Person will application or schedule an interview/ orientation within the next renewal? 2 working days NEW RENEWAL Interview/orientation of the child’s parent/legal Payment of permit fee to FO Special guardian on child labor Collecting and Disbursing Officer laws and regulations by FO (SCDO) Focal Person Receive Official Receipt (OR)

Application of WCP Bring OR when claiming the WCP from the FO Focal Person Sign the file/receiving copy upon release of the permit END

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