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.
The Laws On Christmas In The Philippines Read More »
This article discusses the Philippine Regular and Special Holidays and Non-Working Days for the year 2024, as declared under Proclamation No. 368.
Learn about Philippine Holidays and Special Non-Working Days for 2024 Read More »
This article discusses the Philippine Holidays 2023 and Non-Working Days for the year 2023, as declared under Proclamation No. 90.
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This article discusses the Philippine Holidays, Special Working and Non-Working Days for the year 2022, as declared under Proclamation No. 1236.
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This article discusses the Philippine Holidays for the year 2021, as declared under Proclamation No. 986.
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This article discusses if weight is a valid occupational requirement, and whether companies can impose certain qualifications employment requirements.
On Bona Fide Occupational Qualification: Can You Be Dismissed Based on Your Weight? Read More »
This article discusses about the crime of unfair competition in the Philippines, the elements of the crime, the penalty for its commission, and the acts that must be proven to be convicted of the offense. It also discusses relevant Supreme Court cases on unfair competition in the Philippines.
Suing for Unfair Competition in the Philippines Read More »
This article answers the question “can an employee be dismissed due to pregnancy out of wedlock?” by providing three (3) cases decided by the Philippine Supreme Court.
Can an Employee be Dismissed due to Pregnancy Out of Wedlock? Read More »
On November 15, 2019, President Duterte passed Proclamation No. 845, which designates the Philippine holidays, specifically regular and special non-working days, for the year 2020.
2020 Philippine Holidays Read More »
The Social Security System (SSS) recently issued a reminder/notice to all employers of the current SSS Condonation Program and the fast approaching deadline, to avail of the program. Under the law, a penalty of three percent (3%) per month is assessed on unremitted contributions. This penalty continues to accrue and to compound, from the date
Employer’s SSS Condonation Program ends September 2019 Read More »
