Legal Advice on Philippine Law and Jurisprudence

Scholarly articles and posts about Law, Jurisprudence, and Insights on Various Aspects of Philippine laws

The Solo Parents Welfare Act (Philippines): 7-Day Paid Parental Leave and Flexible Work Schedules for Registered Solo Parent Employees

Solo Parents’ Welfare Act: 7-day paid parental leave and flexible work schedule rights for registered solo parent employees under RA 8972 and RA 11861.

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Withholding Tax Obligations: The Consequences of Failing to Remit Remote Worker Contributions in the Philippines

Philippine rules on withholding tax for remote worker wages, employer duties, penalties, and when corporate officers may face criminal charges for non-remittance.

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Corporate Disciplinary Actions: Defining Gross and Habitual Neglect Under Philippine Labor Law

Explains gross and habitual neglect, chronic absenteeism standards, employer burden of proof, and due process rules for lawful termination in the Philippines.

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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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