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Minimum Wage

Summary ▪ The law prescribes a minimum wage required to be observed by the employers. ▪ The minimum wage varies per region as it is

Wages

“Wage” – paid to any employee shall mean the remuneration or earnings, however designated, capable of being expressed in terms of money. 1. Concepts “Wage”

Final pay

Final pay is required to be paid within 30 calendar days from termination or separation from employment. Payment of final pay may be subjected to

Labor Standards

Retirement Pay, Private Sector

Retirement pay is an additional pay provided to a covered employee who is retiring.

Maternity leave benefits are leave credits extended to covered female employees who may want to use them during their pregnancy and even after their delivery, so that they remain paid during such absence from work.

Minimum Wage

Summary ▪ The law prescribes a minimum wage required to be observed by the employers. ▪ The minimum wage varies per region as it is

Due Process

Compressed Workweek Report

Summary The employer shall notify DOLE of the adoption of any of the above flexible work arrangements. Applicable laws, regulations DOLE Labor Advisory No. 4,

Due Process 101

1. Concept Due process is essentially the opportunity to be heard. The very essence of due process is reflected in the ancient and immortal words

National Labor Relations Commission

Summary ▪ The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) has original and exclusive jurisdiction of certain labor cases. ▪ There are requirements to perfect an NLC

Private Security

Principal in Contracting

Summary ▪ Principal is the one who farms out or outsources a job or work in a contracting and subcontracting arrangement. ▪ The principal’s main

Contractor’s employees

Summary ⦁ The employees of a contractor or a subcontractor may be deployed personnel or administrative personnel. ⦁ The contractor’s or subcontractor’s employees enjoy the

Statutory benefits, Private Security

1. Coverage of benefits Security guards and other private security personnel are entitled to not less than the following benefits depending on the working hours,

SSC/PSA Service Agreements, Private Security

1. Concept Service Agreement – refers to the contract between the principal and the Security Service Contractor / Private Security Agency (SSC/PSA) containing the terms

DO-174 Contracting

DO-174 Semi-Annual Reports

Summary DO-174 contractors are required to submit twice a year a report to DOLE. Applicable laws, regulations DOLE Department Order No. 174, Series of 2017

Principal in Contracting

Summary ▪ Principal is the one who farms out or outsources a job or work in a contracting and subcontracting arrangement. ▪ The principal’s main

Control in Contracting

Summary ▪ Controlling an employee is one of the rights and powers of the employer. ▪ As the employer., the contractor or subcontractor controls the

Contractor’s employees

Summary ⦁ The employees of a contractor or a subcontractor may be deployed personnel or administrative personnel. ⦁ The contractor’s or subcontractor’s employees enjoy the

Overseas Employment

Cases: OFWs dismissed from work

1. OFWS covered by security of tenure and due process a. Due process requirement 1) Sameer Overseas Placement Agency, Inc. v. Cabiles (2014) Sameer Overseas

Cases: Sea-based workers, seafarers, mariners, ocean-going OFWs

1. POEA – Standard Employment Contract a. Mandatory 3-day medical examination with company-designated physician Malicdem v. Asia Bulk Transport Phils., Inc. G.R. No. 224753, 19

Ban on direct-hiring for overseas employment 101

Summary ⦁ Employers, whether local or overseas, are prohibited from hiring Filipino workers for overseas employment. ⦁ There are exceptions. ⦁ If not falling under