Service establishments are businesses that sell services specifically for personal or household use to individuals.
What defines a “service establishment” according to the applicable rules? Read More »
Section 6, Chapter I defines monthly-paid employees as those paid for every day, using a 365-day computing factor.
How are “monthly-paid employees” defined under wage implementation rules? Read More »
Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards determine industry-specific daily minimum wage rates per locality.
Which bodies are authorized to determine daily minimum wage rates per region? Read More »
BMBE workers are exempt from standard wage orders under Republic Act No. 10644 but retain social security benefits.
Are workers in Barangay Micro Business Enterprises covered by standard wage orders? Read More »
Retail and service establishments with ten or fewer workers can get a one-year wage order exemption under NWPC rules.
Can retail establishments be exempted from regional wage orders? Read More »
Rule I, Book III establishes eight hours as the standard normal working day for minimum wage calculation.
What rule specifies the standard normal working hours for employees? Read More »
This article talks about the Supreme Court case that states that the crime of cyber libel prescribes one (1) year from the time it is discovered.
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The State promotes the preferential use of Filipino labor, domestic materials, and locally produced goods to ensure competitiveness.
What is the economic policy regarding Filipino labor and domestic goods? Read More »
The practice of all professions in the Philippines is exclusively limited to Filipino citizens, unless prescribed by law.
Who is exclusively allowed to practice professions within the Philippines? Read More »
During a national emergency, the State may temporarily take over the operation of privately owned utilities affecting public interest.
Under what critical conditions can the State take over privately owned public utilities? Read More »
