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

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 –

Validity of Non-Compete Clauses
May employees be prohibited from joining direct competitors? Let’s discuss.

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
Labor Standards

Retirement Pay, Private Sector
Retirement pay is an additional pay provided to a covered employee who is retiring.

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
Pre- and Post- Employment
Labor Relations

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

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

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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