Q: If the intermediary failed to enter into written agreement with the mid-level technical worker but process to provide placement service, is it legal?

Answer:

 
It is illegal. Intermediaries shall enter into written agreement with the mid-level technical worker in accepting the appointment for rendering placement service or it is a violation of Article 21 of the Regulations Governing the Permission and Management of Private Placement Service Institutions.If the foreigner is applying for employment or as an employed worker, the intermediary is considered an alleged violation of subparagraph 1 of paragraph 1 under Article 40 of the Employment Service Act, or subparagraph 20 of paragraph 1 under Article 40 of the same law.