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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

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Explainer: Illegal dismissal

Summary ▪ Illegal dismissal is the termination of employment or separation from employment without complying with due process of law. ▪ Illegal dismissal may result

“Ghosting coasting” employees

“Ghosting coasting” refers to new-hires who stick around for the first few pay then disappears afterwards no longer reporting for work. These employees may be

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

Consequences of illegal dismissal

Consequences of illegal dismissal 1. Concept The following are the possible consequences for illegal dismissal: 1) Full Backwages 2) Reinstatement (or separation pay in lieu

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Labor Standards

Maternity Leave

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

Regulated Industries

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,

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

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)

1. Concept “Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW)” – refers to a person who is to be engaged, is engaged, or has been engaged in a remunerated

Employer's Rights

Management Prerogative

Productivity standards

An employer is entitled to impose productivity standards for its employees, and the latter’s non-compliance therewith can lead to his termination from work. 1. Concept

Work Supervision

1. Summary ⦁ Work supervision is a management prerogative. ⦁ Employers are required to observe due diligence in the supervision of its employees. ⦁ Employers

Promotion of an employee

Summary ▪ Promotion is the advancement of a position with an increase in duties and responsibilities. ▪ Increase of salary is incidental, and not required.

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