Learners

Learners are workers hired as trainees in semi-skilled and other industrial occupations which are non-apprenticeable and which may be learned through practical training on the job in a relatively short period of time which shall not exceed three (3) months.

1. Concepts

“Learners” – are persons hired as trainees in semi-skilled and other industrial occupations which are non-apprenticeable and which may be learned through practical training on the job in a relatively short period of time which shall not exceed three (3) months. (Article 73, P.D. 442, Labor Code)

2. When Learners May Be Hired

Learners may be employed when no experienced workers are available, the employment of learners is necessary to prevent curtailment of employment opportunities, and the employment does not create unfair competition in terms of labor costs or impair or lower working standards. (Article 74, Ibid.)

3. Learnership Agreement

Any employer desiring to employ learners shall enter into a learnership agreement with them, which agreement shall include:

1) The names and addresses of the learners;

2) The duration of the learnership period, which shall not exceed three (3) months;

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