The State shall afford full protection to labor, promote employment, and ensure equal opportunities for all workers.
What is the fundamental policy of the State regarding labor protection? Read More »
Yes, the State assures the workers’ rights to security of tenure, collective bargaining, and humane working conditions.
Does the State assure the right of workers to security of tenure? Read More »
All doubts in interpreting and implementing the Labor Code and its rules shall be strictly resolved in favor of labor.
How should doubts in interpreting the Labor Code be legally resolved? Read More »
Yes, the rights and benefits granted under the Code apply equally to both agricultural and non-agricultural workers.
Are agricultural workers fully covered by the benefits granted under the Labor Code? Read More »
The State strictly regulates the employment of aliens through the establishment of a comprehensive registration and work permit system.
What is the State’s definitive policy regarding the employment of aliens? Read More »
It broadly covers acts like canvassing, enlisting, contracting, or procuring workers, and includes referrals and advertising for employment.
What does the specific term “Recruitment and placement” legally refer to? Read More »
A seaman refers to any person who is actively employed in a vessel engaged in maritime navigation.
Who is legally considered a “Seaman” under the extensive Labor Code? Read More »
Labor attachés must proactively provide total assistance on all employment matters without needing prior home office instructions.
Yes, it is mandatory for overseas Filipino workers to heavily remit a portion of their foreign exchange earnings.
Private entities can legally participate in recruitment strictly under detailed rules and guidelines issued by the Labor Secretary.
