Summary ▪ The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued Department Order No. 130, Series of 2021 (“DO 230-21”). ▪ DO 230-21 provided guidelines on support for workers in the informal sector under the Safe Spaces Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. 1. Purpose DO 230-21 (the “Guidelines”) carries this title/heading: “Guidelines on…
1. Concept Abandonment of work has been construed as “a clear and deliberate intent to discontinue one’s employment without any intention of returning back.” (Demex Rattancraft, Inc. v. Leron, G.R. No. 204288, 08 November 2017) Abandonment is the deliberate and unjustified refusal of an employee to resume his employment. It constitutes neglect of duty and…
.. Summary ▪ Non-payment of holiday pay for being absent on a declared critical workday is contrary to labor law. ▪ Holiday pay is a legally mandated benefit which is required to be paid to covered employees and subject only to limitations provided for by law. 1. Concept There are several establishments which consider certain…
Due to the pandemic, many are forced to look for other sources of income. These usually come in the form of having another job. The question that usual comes to mind is: Is it allowed? Before giving you the answer, and to raise your awareness of PH labor laws, let us first discuss some key…
“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 considered to have abandoned their employment. However, PH Labor Law considers them employed with their employers unless their employment is terminated. Due process is required to properly terminate their employment…
Employment contracts are consensual in nature. If all of the three essential requisites to a contract are present in an email, then an employment contract may be be formed. 1. Employment contracts are consensual under PH Labor Law Unknown to many, PH Labor Law classifies employment contracts as consensual, as opposed to formal or written…
With the ongoing pandemic, many establishments have resorted to irregular operating hours which in turn created split work shifts for certain employees. For those who have been affected, many of them ask the validity of work shifts under Philippine Labor Law. What is a split work shift? Split work shifts (commonly called “split shifts”) refer…