What law establishes the mechanism for fixing the minimum wage in the Philippines?
The primary legislation that mandates the fixing of minimum wages for different industrial sectors is Republic Act No. 6727. This legislation is also commonly referred to as the Wage Rationalization Act. It ensures that wage rates are established based on criteria like the number of workers, capitalization, or annual gross sales. The law covers sectors such as non-agriculture, agriculture plantation, cottage/handicraft, and retail/service. 15-May-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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