InternetWorks Teach English Mexico Program

This company advertises a teacher placement service for teachers to live and teach english in Mexican schools for a one time placement fee of $950.00. According to the company's promotional literature teachers are paid between $3 and $12 per hour. Placement service includes a paid teaching job, housing, teacher ID card, teaching tips and a Mexican E-handbook designed to prepare teachers for life in Mexico.

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California Law requires that any company offering a job listing service, register and post a $10,000 surety bond with the California Secretary of State. These companies are also required to provide you with a written contract which includes; basic company information, fees charged, description of services, explanation of your three-day cancellation rights, and refund rights. Any fees must be refunded if the company fails to provide at least three employment opportunities within seven business days after signing the contract. If you fail to obtain employment within 90 days, you are entitled to a refund less $25 and it must be paid within 10 days or they must pay twice the amount. The law also perscribes that these companies must have written permission of the employer, verified within 4 days of printing, that they are able to refer jobseekers that meet specifications.