Can an employer apply for an exemption or deferment from paying the thirteenth-month pay?
Absolutely no request or application for exemption from the payment of the thirteenth-month pay is allowed. Furthermore, employers are not permitted to request any deferment of the payment thereof. This strict prohibition ensures full and timely compliance with Presidential Decree No. 851. Employers must fulfill this non-negotiable obligation and submit a report of compliance through the DOLE Establishment Report System not later than January 15. 17-May-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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