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Primer: Safe Spaces Act
Summary Gender-based sexual harassment in the workplace involve unwelcome sexual advances, requests or demand for sexual favors or any act
Primer: OSH Law (2018)
1. Summary ▪ Republic Act No. 11058, a.k.a. OSH Law, was passed in 2018. ▪ The OSH Law applies to
Labor Law Updates
Check out our primers for new Labor Laws, DOLE Regulations, Labor Jurisprudence, and more.
Work Supervision
1. Summary ▪ Work supervision is a management prerogative. ▪ Employers are required to observe due diligence in the supervision
Right to security of tenure (Private Security)
1. Concept Security of tenure –Security guards and other private security personnel shall enjoy security of tenure in their employment
Just Cause Procedure
1. Summary ▪ Just cause procedure refers to the steps or process of implementing due process in relation to termination
Featured Articles
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.
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
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.
Validity of non-compete clauses
May employees be prohibited from joining direct competitors? Let’s discuss.
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
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Labor Standards
Paternity leave
Summary ▪ Paternity leave benefits are given to married male employees whose legal wife underwent delivery or miscarriage. ▪ The
Premium Pay
Premium pay is an additional pay for work rendered on a rest day or a special non-working day. Summary ▪
Labor Standards
Labor standards refer to legally-mandated benefits required to be given to the employees by the employer or, in some cases,
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
Compressed Workweek Report
Summary The employer shall notify DOLE of the adoption of any of the above flexible work arrangements. Applicable laws, regulations
Attorney’s Fees
Summary ▪ Attorney’s fees are awarded to employees in certain cases. ▪ Complainant-employee may be entitled to attorney’s fees despite
Pre- and Post-Employment
Hepatitis B test as pre-employment requirement
Labor cases – rules, procedures, practices in 2022
Drug test as pre-employment requirement
Non-Compete Clause
Confidentiality or NDA
Final pay
Labor Relations
Certification election
CBA terms
Procedure in collective bargaining
Duty to bargain
Bargaining unit
Legitimate labor organizations
Private Security
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
SSC/PSA Responsibilities and Liabilities (Private Security)
1. Solidary Liability and Responsibilities The Security Service Contractor / Private Security Agency (SSC/PSA) and its principal or client shall
Right to security of tenure (Private Security)
1. Concept Security of tenure –Security guards and other private security personnel shall enjoy security of tenure in their employment
Employment terms and conditions (Private Security)
1. Employer-employee relationship The Security Service Contractor / Private Security Agency (SSC/PSA) is the employer of its security guards and
DO-174 Contracting
Job Contracting and Subcontracting
Summary ▪ Job contracting is an arrangement whereby a principal outsources a job, work, or service to the contractor who
Contractor or Subcontractor
Summary ▪ A contractor or a subcontractor is registered with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) as legitimate job
Contractor’s employees
Summary ▪ The employees of a contractor or a subcontractor may be deployed personnel or administrative personnel. ▪ The contractor’s
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
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.
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.,
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.