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Week 24 – Illegal Dismissal Part 3
Week 23 – Illegal Dismissal Part 2
Week 22 – Illegal Dismissal Part 1
Week 21 – Authorized Cause Part 2
Week 20
Week 19 – Just Causes Part 2
Week 18 – Just Causes Part 1
Week 17 – Security of Tenure
Week 16 – Social Legislation Part 3
Week 15 – Social Legislation Part 2
Week 14 – Social Legislation Part 1
Week 13 – Labor Standards Part 6
Week 12 – Labor Standards Part5
Week 11 – Labor Standards Part 4
Week 10 – Labor Standards Part 3
Week 9 – Labor Standards Part 2
Week 8 – Labor Standards Part 1
Week 7 – Recruitment
Week 6 – Categories of Employees
Week 5 – Independent Contractors
Week 4 – Employment Contracts
Week 3 – Labor Laws
Week 2 – Management Prerogative P2
Week 1 – Management Prerogative Part 1
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Employment Contracts
Regular employment, probationary employment, project employment, etc.
HR Forms
Incident report, pay slip, 1st Written Notice (NTE), 2nd Written Notice (NOR/NOT), etc.
Company Policies
Drug-Free Policies, Mental Health Policies, HIV-AIDS Policies, Hepatities B Policies, etc.
Miscellaneous
Diagrams, tables, flow charts, scripts and dialogues, etc/
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 of sexual nature. The offender
Primer: Kasambahay or Domestic Workers
1. Concepts “Domestic worker” or “Kasambahay” refers to any person engaged in domestic work within an employment relationship, whether on a live-in or live-out arrangement,
Labor Law Updates
Check out our primers for new Labor Laws, DOLE Regulations, Labor Jurisprudence, and more.
Flexi-holidays
Summary ▪ Flexi-holidays schedule refers to one where the employees agree to avail the holidays at some other days provided there is no diminution of
Establishment Termination Report
Summary The Establishment Termination Report covers: flexible work arrangement / alternative work scheme; temporary closure; retrenchment / reduction of workforce; and permanent closure. Applicable laws,
VAWC Leave
VAWC leave benefits are leave credits extended to covered female employees who have been the victim of violence under R.A. 9262, and who may want to use them whenever they take a leave from work, so that they remain paid during such absence from work.
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. ⦁ If not falling under
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 –
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 (or separation pay in lieu
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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
Service Incentive Leave
Service incentive leaves are leave credits extended to covered employees who may want to use them whenever they take a leave from work, so that they remain paid during such absence from work.
13th Month Pay
13th month pay is provided to covered rank-and-file employees who have rendered at least one (1) month of service.
Due Process
Willful disobedience
1. Concept Willful disobedience refers to insubordination. Insubordination refers to “the refusal to obey some order, which a superior is entitled to give and have
Cases: Willful Disobedience
1. Transfer of employees Transfer of employees is a management prerogative. Running a business is filled with difficulties and challenges, particularly when it comes to
DOLE Inspection Report
A DOLE Inspection Report is a notice of results issued by a DOLE inspector after conducting an inspection or audit over an establishment. The report is commonly known as “DOLE Findings.”
Pre- and Post-Employment
Post-employment restrictions
Employment bond
Tests on employer-employee relationship
Penalties and prescription of offenses and claims
Women
Minors
Labor Relations
Collective Bargaining Agreement
Assumption of jurisdiction power by the DOLE Secretary
Picketing
Lockout by the employer
Strike by the union or workers
Voluntary arbitration
Private Security
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,
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 as provided by law. Their
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 other private security personnel on
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 be jointly and solidarily liable
DO-174 Contracting
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 or Subcontractor
Summary ▪ A contractor or a subcontractor is registered with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) as legitimate job contractors, who perform a job
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
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: 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
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
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