Labor and Employment Law

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Can Workplace Selfies Expose BPO Employees to Criminal Charges?

BPO employees may face discipline or criminal charges when workplace selfies expose customer data under the Philippine Data Privacy Act.

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How Can Companies Protect Trade Secrets on Social Networks?

Philippine companies can protect trade secrets through NDAs, clear policies, data safeguards, fair discipline, and appropriate legal remedies for online disclosures.

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Can Online Company Criticism Justify Employee Dismissal?

Philippine labor law on dismissing employees for derogatory online comments, including serious misconduct, loss of trust, evidence, and due process.

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Are DMW Agencies Required to Have a Data Sharing Agreement?

Are DMW Agencies Required to Have a Data Sharing Agreement? Yes. A Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) is needed because the DMW-licensed Philippine recruitment agency and the DMW-accredited foreign placement agency are likely separately handling and transferring candidates’ personal data for overseas recruitment and deployment. The data may include identification details, passports, employment records, medical information,

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