Are employers liable for double indemnity if they violate wage orders?
Yes, employers are held liable for double indemnity for violating prescribed wage increases. As explicitly mandated by Republic Act No. 8188, the concerned employer must be ordered to pay an amount equivalent to double the unpaid benefits owing to their employees. It is important to note that the payment of this civil indemnity does not absolve the employer from their imposable criminal liability. This severe penalty serves to strictly enforce wage compliance. 15-May-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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