Labor and Employment Law

Posts focused on Labor and Employment Law in the Philippines

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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Night Shift Differential Pay in the Philippines: 10% Premium Rules for BPO and Global Support Teams on Graveyard Shifts (10:00 PM–6:00 AM)

Learn how to compute night shift differential for BPO graveyard shift work (10:00 PM–6:00 AM) and meet Labor Code compliance duties.

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Drafting Enforceable Non-Compete Agreements for BPO Employees (Philippine Law Guide)

Philippine rules on non-compete agreement drafting for BPO employees: time and geographic limits, legitimate interest, and enforceability under case law.

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Establishing a Retirement Fund: The Statutory Requirements for Philippine Subsidiaries of Foreign Parent Firms (Retirement Pay Computation for Employees Age 60 with at Least 5 Years’ Service)

Learn how Philippine subsidiaries compute retirement pay under RA 7641 and Labor Code Article 287 for employees age 60 with 5+ years’ service.

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