Under what condition can a private fee-charging employment agency charge fees to a worker for employment assistance?

A private fee-charging employment agency is permitted to charge fees to a worker for employment assistance under the condition that employment has been obtained or actually commenced. This requirement is rooted in the principle of ensuring that workers receive value for the fees they pay. It protects workers from being charged for services that do not result in tangible job placement or employment.

When a worker pays a fee only after securing a position, it reflects a successful outcome of the agency's services, making it a fair exchange. The other options may imply earlier stages in the employment process, like making a job offer or completing a trial period, but they do not guarantee that the worker will enter into employment. Thus, the condition that employment is obtained ensures that payment is justified based on successful employment assistance.