Illegitimate Children and the Use of Their Father’s Surname
This article talks about the option of an illegitimate child to use the surname of either his mother or father.
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What to Do if Your Name is Incorrect, Embarrassing, or Not the One You Were Given
This article talks about the legal options to correct or change your name, whether it’s a minor clerical error or a substantial change.
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The Laws On Christmas In The Philippines
The Philippine legal system is a civil law system. This means that the Philippines relies on laws enacted by Congress to govern all matters – including Christmas, our favorite holiday. Christmas did not just become a holiday in the Philippines by tradition or religion. As with all red letter days and public holidays, there are laws that govern the celebration of Christmas as a holiday.
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Effect of Absences on Holiday Pay of Employees
This article talks about the effect of absences on the entitlement of an employee to holiday pay.
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New Law to Protect Consumers of Financial Products and Services
This article talks about Republic Act No. 11765, also known as “Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act”. This law aims to protect consumers of financial products and services.
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Stricter Requirements and Penalties for Contractors Imposed
This article talks about Republic Act No. 11711 which amended the old Contractor’s License Law, and increased the fines and penalties, clarified the validity of license to operate and granted longer renewal periods for contractors in good standing.
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No Birth Certificate, No Problem! File an Application for Delayed Registration of Birth!
This article talks about the remedy of filing an application for delayed registration of birth with the local civil registry office where one has no birth certificate.
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Habitual Absenteeism as a Ground for Termination of Employment
This article talks about being fired from work or termination of employment due to habitual or numerous absences.
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What You Need to Know When Employing Night Workers
This article is about night workers. A night worker is one who performs no less than seven (7) consecutive hours of work within the period of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The law mandates health assessments, certain facilities and the protection of rights of night workers.
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Can Probationary Employment Go Beyond 6 Months?
This article talks about the instances wherein the probationary employment period can go beyond 6 months, namely: 1) in apprenticeship agreements 2) employment is covered by special laws 3) practice is established by company policy or required by the nature of the work 4) to give the employee another chance to improve.
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