Can an employer apply for an exemption or deferment from paying the thirteenth-month pay?
Presidential Decree No. 851 strictly prohibits payment deferments and requires employers to submit an online compliance report by January 15.
Is a medical certification required to avail of the special leave for women?
A medical certification from a competent physician is strictly required to validate gynecological surgery and recuperation period under RA 9710.
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Philippine Rules on the Employment of Foreign Nationals: A Strategic Guide for the C-Suite
This article talks about the rules on employment of foreigners in the Philippines.
Extension of Floating Status or Suspension of Employment During a Pandemic
DO 215 allowed the extension of suspension of employment for a period not exceeding six (6) months.
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What are the Rights of Work from Home (WFH) Employees?
Work from Home (WFH) employees are entitled to rights granted by the Labor Code and the Telecommuting Act of 2018. Republic Act No. 11165, otherwise known as the Telecommuting Act, recognizes telecommuting, or work from an alternative workplace with the use of telecommunications and/or computer technologies. A work from home arrangement can be properly considered as telecommuting. Under this law, WFH employees must be given fair treatment. Of course, rights come with responsibilities. Hence, the WFH employee must still abide by the policies of the company. The employer and the employee must adhere to and comply with the Telecommuting Program of the company which stipulates provisions on eligibility, code of conduct, use of equipment, work hours, data privacy, etc.
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When do You Get your Final Pay When You Resign?
This article discusses when you get your final pay when you resign. It discusses recent labor department issuances. Ultimately, you get your final pay within 30 days from resignation.
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Legal Employee Retrenchment due to COVID-19
This is how legal retrenchment of employees can be implemented due to COVID-19 in the Philippines.
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What Do You Get When You Resign?
This Article applies to voluntary employee resignation. It discusses what an employee who resigns will actually receive from the company upon resignation.
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A Guide to Dealing with Suspension of Work Due to Calamities
This article discusses the Philippine government’s policy or DOLE’s regulations on suspension of work due to natural calamities and disasters.
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How to Resign Properly in the Philippines
If an employee is unhappy with his work or would like to seek greener pastures, the normal recourse is to resign. In San Miguel Properties v. Gucaban (G.R. No. 153982, 18 July 2011), the Supreme Court had the occasion to define resignation as follows: “Resignation — the formal pronouncement or relinquishment of a position or
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