Special Leave for Women
The special leave for women is given to covered female employees who have undergone surgery due to gynecological disorder.
13th Month Pay
13th month pay is provided to covered rank-and-file employees who have rendered at least one (1) month of service.
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.
No extension of probationary employment
Is it okay to extend probationary employment even if there is a limit under the Labor Code? Let’s discuss.
4-day workweek: How to implement
With the rising prices of gas and the still ongoing pandemic, there is clamor from many sectors for the adoption of a 4-day workweek –
“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
Quitclaims, waivers, and releases
Quitclaims, waivers, releases (collectively referred herein as “quitclaims”) are legal documents signed by employees who absolve their employees from any and all liability
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
Labor Standards
FAQ: Premium pay
The following are the most frequently asked questions and their answers. What is a premium pay? A premium pay is an additional pay granted to
Solo Parent Leave
Solo parent leave benefits are leave credits extended to covered employees who are solo parents, and who may want to use them whenever they take a leave from work to perform parental duties, so that they remain paid during such absence from work.
Holiday Pay
Holiday pay is a an additional pay provided to a covered employee during regular holidays.
Due Process
Bureau of Labor Relations
Summary ▪ The Bureau of Labor Relations (BLR) has original and exclusive authority on certain cases which involve unions, collective bargaining agreements, and labor disputes
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
Dishonesty, a Termination Ground?
Many employers place premium on integrity. Sometimes, a bit too much as to dismiss employees due to minor dishonesty. Let’s discuss.
Pre- and Post- Employment
Labor Relations
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
Labor-only Contracting
Summary ▪ Labor-only contracting is prohibited. ▪ It refers to an arrangement that violates the laws and regulations on contracting and job contracting. ▪ All
Cases: Independent Contractors – Individuals
These are the related Labor Law Cases or Jurisprudence. 1. Concept a. Unique skills and talents Sonza v. ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation G.R. No. 138051, 10
Duty detail order, Private Security
1. Concept Duty Detail Order – refers to a written order/schedule/assignment issued to a security guard and other private security personnel by a superior officer,
DO-174 Contracting
Labor-only Contracting
Summary ▪ Labor-only contracting is prohibited. ▪ It refers to an arrangement that violates the laws and regulations on contracting and job contracting. ▪ All
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
Job Contracting and Subcontracting
Summary ▪ Job contracting is an arrangement whereby a principal outsources a job, work, or service to the contractor who performs these through its deployed
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
Overseas Employment
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
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
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
Management Prerogative
Mental health, mandatory policy
1. Preliminary DOLE Department Order No. 53, Series of 2003 (“DO-53”) provides for the Drug-Free Workplace Policies and Programs Guidelines for the Implementation of a
FAQ: Management prerogative
Management prerogative is the bundle of rights inherent to the employer who gets to decide all aspects of employment, from pre-employment to post-employment, unless limited
Lay-off and recall of employees
Lay-off and recall of employees are included in the employer’s management prerogative. Lay-off may be temporary or permanent.Recall of employees apply only to temporarily laid-off
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