Last updated: 2 June 2026
Every placement made by CA Recruitment is covered by our 90-day replacement guarantee. This page sets out exactly what the guarantee covers, what it does not cover, and how to use it. We have written it in plain English because that is how we work.
Fees and Government Costs
Our recruitment fee is separate from this guarantee and is agreed with you, in writing, before any work begins. The government and third-party charges below are yours to pay — we pass them straight through to you:
- The DETE employment permit application fee — currently €1,000 for a General Employment Permit, paid to the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment;
- Labour Market Needs Test advertising costs, where required;
- The worker's visa, travel, medical, and relocation costs.
These costs are billed to you at cost — we never mark them up — and are payable in advance of the relevant step. If a DETE permit application is refused or withdrawn before the permit is issued, DETE refunds 90% of the application fee to the applicant (that's you). Once a permit has actually been issued, the fee is not refundable, even if the worker never starts. Third-party costs already spent — LMNT advertising, or visa and travel once booked — are generally not recoverable. We give you a full written breakdown of every expected cost, and what is and isn't refundable, before you commit to anything.
1. What the Guarantee Is
If a worker placed by CA Recruitment leaves your employment within their first 90 days, or you have to dismiss them for gross misconduct within that period, we will source and place a replacement worker and waive our recruitment fee for that replacement.
2. The 90-Day Period
The 90-day period starts on the worker's first day of employment with you and is measured in calendar days.
3. What Is Covered
The guarantee applies when, within the first 90 days of employment:
- The worker resigns or leaves your employment voluntarily — for any reason; or
- You dismiss the worker for gross misconduct — for example theft, violence, or repeated failure to attend work — following a fair disciplinary process.
4. What Is Not Covered
The guarantee does not apply where, within the first 90 days:
- You decide the worker is not the right fit for reasons of preference, personality, or general performance;
- You dismiss the worker for any reason other than gross misconduct;
- The role is made redundant, the business closes or restructures, or you no longer need the position; or
- The employment ends because the terms of employment differ from what was set out in the employment contract and permit application (for example pay, hours, role, or working conditions), or statutory employment rights were not provided.
If any of these situations arises, contact us anyway. We will always talk through the options with you — but a free replacement is not automatic in these cases.
5. What "Free Replacement" Means
When the guarantee applies, we waive our recruitment fee for sourcing and placing the replacement worker. The guarantee covers our fee only. It does not cover costs payable to third parties, including:
- The employment permit application fee for the replacement worker. An employment permit cannot be transferred from one worker to another — a new application to the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE) is required for the replacement hire, and the application fee is set by DETE;
- Labour Market Needs Test advertising costs, where a new test is required;
- Visa, travel, medical, or relocation costs for the replacement worker.
6. The Replacement Process and Timeline
A replacement worker goes through the same process as the original placement: candidate sourcing and vetting in the Philippines, your interview and approval, a new employment permit application, and the visa and travel process. Standard processing timelines apply — a replacement cannot be placed immediately, and the overall time will depend on the permit type and DETE processing times at the date of the new application.
7. How to Use the Guarantee
Contact us as soon as the worker resigns or the issue arises:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +353 89 416 6124
We will confirm whether the guarantee applies and start the replacement process with you.
Separately, please remember: if a worker's employment ends before their permit expires, both the employer and the worker are legally required to notify DETE within 4 weeks. This is a legal obligation that applies regardless of the guarantee — we will guide you through it.
8. General
- The guarantee covers one replacement per placement. The replacement worker's own placement is then covered by a fresh 90-day guarantee from their first day of employment.
- These terms apply to placements where the worker's first day of employment falls on or after the "Last updated" date above. We may update these terms from time to time; the version in force on the worker's first day of employment applies to that placement.
- Nothing in these terms affects your statutory rights, or your obligations as an employer under Irish employment and immigration law.
- The guarantee is provided by Madscope Marketing Ltd t/a CA Recruitment, 14 The Meadows, Ballyporeen, Co. Tipperary, E21 E260, Ireland.
9. Questions
If anything on this page is unclear, ask us before you commit to anything. We would rather explain the guarantee properly upfront than have a misunderstanding later.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +353 89 416 6124
- Post: 14 The Meadows, Ballyporeen, Co. Tipperary, E21 E260, Ireland