The Syndicate of Owners of Recruitment Agencies for Migrant Domestic Workers in Lebanon disclosed in a statement yesterday that some individuals who are not certified by the ministry of labor are opening illegal offices to recruit MWDWs. This action jeopardizes the rights of both employers and migrant workers, the statement said, calling on persons who wish to recruit a foreign worker to make sure the agency is a licensed member in the Syndicate to ensure their rights are protected and not fall victims to illicit brokers. The Syndicate asked whoever has information or has faced problems with illegitimate recruitment offices to notify the Syndicate or the labor ministry. It also warned of legal prosecution and punishment any agent in violation of license terms or labor ministry regulations who sells or issues prior permits and facilitates the work of illegal brokers, demanding the ministry to suspend their licenses and prevent them from work. (AL Diyar, December 14, 2017)