The State shall afford full protection to labor, promote employment, and ensure equal opportunities for all workers.
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Entities must have at least seventy-five percent of their authorized voting capital stock entirely owned by Filipino citizens.
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 »
Yes, applicants must definitively prove substantial capitalization as determined by the Secretary of Labor to get a license.
All doubts in interpreting and implementing the Labor Code and its rules shall be strictly resolved in favor of labor.
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A recruitment license strictly cannot be used in any place other than the specific address stated on it.
Yes, the rights and benefits granted under the Code apply equally to both agricultural and non-agricultural workers.
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The State strictly regulates the employment of aliens through the establishment of a comprehensive registration and work permit system.
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It broadly covers acts like canvassing, enlisting, contracting, or procuring workers, and includes referrals and advertising for employment.
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It is any person or entity engaging in recruitment and placement of workers for a directly or indirectly charged fee.
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