Why Filipino Remote Employees Need an Employer of Record (EOR) to Secure their Future
Working remotely for a foreign employer sounds like a dream—higher pay, flexible hours, and global experience.
But if your employer is not working with an Employer of Record (EOR) like Siegen Solutions, that dream could quickly turn into a nightmare.
Real Horror Stories of Filipino Remote Workers
🔴 The Vanishing Act: Imagine working tirelessly for a month, delivering reports, attending meetings, even pulling all-nighters—only for payday to arrive… and your employer vanishes. Emails? Ignored. Messages? Seen-zoned. Your hard-earned salary? Never coming. Welcome to the world of “fly-by-night” employers.
🔴 The Accidental Tax Evader: Then there’s the freelancer who spent years earning a great income—until they applied for a visa and were asked for tax records. No ITR, no proof of legal employment, no visa. Turns out, their employer never filed taxes on their behalf, and now they owe penalties to the BIR. Suddenly, their dreams of traveling abroad or applying for a home loan? Gone.
🔴 The Instant Goodbye: You’ve been working remotely for months, maybe even a year. You’ve met deadlines, attended countless Zoom meetings, and even helped train new team members. Then, out of the blue—you get a short email: "We're letting you go, effective immediately." No explanation. No warning. Just like that, your access is revoked, your messages ignored, and your income—gone. No severance, no labor protection, and no one to fight for you. Why? Because without an Employer of Record (EOR), you were never legally employed in the first place.
The Hidden Risks of Direct Hiring
If your employer is not legally registered in the Philippines (through a local entity or an EOR), you could face serious consequences:
❌ No Government Benefits – Without an employer to remit SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG, you’re not covered in case of medical emergencies, retirement, or housing loans.
❌ No Legal Protection – If your employer suddenly stops paying you, disappears, or fires you without cause, you have no legal recourse.
❌ No Tax Records = No Financial Future – Without official tax documentation, you’ll struggle to:
Apply for bank loans, mortgages, or credit cards
Secure travel visas (many embassies require proof of employment and tax compliance)
Build a long-term, stable financial profile
How Siegen Solutions Protects You
With Siegen Solutions as your Employer of Record, you don’t have to worry about being left unpaid or unprotected. Here’s how we help:
✅ Guaranteed Payroll Protection – Your salary is processed securely and on time, so you never have to worry about unpaid work.
✅ Full Government Compliance – Siegen ensures your SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and taxes are properly handled, so you’re always legally employed.
✅ Employer Background Checks – We verify employers to prevent scams and fraudulent companies from taking advantage of Filipino workers.
✅ Cybersecurity Training & Tools – Siegen provides VPNs, antivirus software, and secure protocols to protect you from cyber threats while working remotely.
✅ Legal Protection & Career Security – If there’s ever a dispute with your employer, you’re covered under Philippine labor laws.
What Can You Do If Your Employer Isn’t Using an EOR?
If your foreign employer is hiring you directly, convince them to switch to a compliant, top-tier EOR like Siegen Solutions. This isn’t just for their protection—it’s for yours.
💡 Tell them:
"Hiring me directly is illegal unless you set up a legal entity in the Philippines."
"Without an EOR, I don’t get government benefits, tax records, or job security."
"Siegen Solutions makes payroll, compliance, and performance tracking easy—you just approve my pay, and they handle everything else."
Your Future is Too Important to Risk
Don’t settle for an employer who isn’t protecting your financial and legal future. Talk to your employer about switching to Siegen Solutions — or find one that already works with a trusted Employer of Record.
Visit www.siegeneor.com to explore EOR solutions designed for startups and global teams.
