Commercial and Business Law

Posts focused on Commercial and Business Law in the Philippines

Paying Salaries in Foreign Currency: Legal Restrictions on Dollar Denominated Wage Contracts (Philippines)

Learn when salaries may be USD-denominated, how wages must be paid as legal tender, and how exchange rate conversion works at time of payment.

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The Safe Spaces Act in BPOs: Employer Liability for Addressing Online Sexual Harassment

Safe Spaces Act duties for BPOs: investigate online sexual harassment in remote work and corporate messaging apps; employer liability and penalties.

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Occupational Safety and Health Penalties: Liability of Corporate Officers for Workplace Accidents (Philippines)

Explains Philippine OSH penalties, daily administrative fines, and corporate officer liability risks for manufacturing accidents under RA 11058 and DOLE rules.

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Protecting Trade Secrets: Confidentiality Agreements for Remote Philippine Developers

Trade secrets and confidentiality agreements for remote Philippine developers: IP Code basis, court doctrines, and enforcement steps for source code protection.

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Creating Valid Employment Contracts: Mandatory Provisions for Foreign Corporations Hiring Locally in the Philippines

Guide to a Philippine employment contract for foreign corporations: required clauses, probation limits, termination rules, and AEP basics.

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Transferring Staff During an Acquisition: Labor Rights and Separation Pay Rules for Affected Workers (Philippines)

Guide to asset sales in the Philippines: separation pay rules, DOLE notices, and rehiring steps to reduce illegal dismissal disputes.

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