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Redundancy and Restructuring in the Philippines: Legal Requirements Employers Must Meet
Redundancy and restructuring in the Philippines require specific legal grounds, notice, and fair separation pay under the Labor Code. Here is what employers must know.
CBA Deadlock and Voluntary Arbitration in the Philippines
How a CBA deadlock is resolved through voluntary arbitration in the Philippines, and what the Labor Code and its rules require of employers and unions.
Expatriate Secondment in the Philippines: Contracts and Compliance Rules
Planning an expatriate secondment in the Philippines? Learn the employment permit, contract, and compliance rules under the Labor Code and its IRR.
PEZA Labor Relations Rules: How Employment Works Inside an Economic Zone
PEZA labor relations rules explained: the Labor Code still governs ecozone employers, and the law requires labor representation in zone governance.
Work Permit for Foreign Workers in the Philippines: DOLE Requirements
Foreign workers in the Philippines need a DOLE employment permit under Article 39 of the Labor Code. Here is who must secure one and how.
Industrial Dispute Prevention in the Philippines: How Plants Avoid Labor Conflicts
Learn how Philippine manufacturing plants prevent industrial disputes through lawful employment practices, worker rights, and Labor Code compliance.
Employing Philippine Staff: What a Foreign Company Must Get Right
Hiring Philippine staff as a foreign company means securing an employment permit for nonresident aliens and complying with the Labor Code.
Labor-Only Contracting in the Philippines: Rules, Risks, and Compliance
Labor-only contracting in the Philippines is prohibited. Learn how the Labor Code treats it, the risks employers face, and how to structure compliant arrangements.
Union and Collective Bargaining Rules for Employers in the Philippines
What Philippine labor law says about workers' right to organize and bargain collectively, and what employers must respect under the Labor Code.
Franchisee Employment Obligations in the Philippines: What Franchisors and Franchisees Must Know
Understand franchisee employment obligations in the Philippines, including the employer-employee test, Labor Code duties, and compliance risks for franchise networks.
Redundancy Program Philippines: Requirements and Employer Checklist
A redundancy program in the Philippines must meet Labor Code requirements on written notice, fair criteria, and separation pay. Here is the employer's checklist.
HR Legal Audit Philippines: What Employers Must Review Under the Labor Code
An HR legal audit in the Philippines helps employers check compliance with the Labor Code, from union rules to reportorial duties. Here is what to review.
Plant Closure Requirements in the Philippines: A Guide for Employers
Understand plant closure requirements in the Philippines, including the Labor Code rules on retrenchment, notice periods, and separation pay for workers.
Separation Pay in the Philippines: How to Compute It Correctly
Learn how separation pay is computed in the Philippines under the Labor Code, who qualifies, and what employees are entitled to receive.
DOLE Inspection of a Foreign-Owned Employer in the Philippines: What to Expect
Facing a DOLE inspection as a foreign employer in the Philippines? Know the Labor Code inspection powers, the rules on alien employment, and how to prepare.
Labor Relations for a Manufacturing Plant in the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Setting up a manufacturing plant in the Philippines? Learn the labor relations rules, employee rights, and compliance duties under the Labor Code.
Gig Worker Classification in the Philippines: Employee or Independent Contractor?
Gig worker classification in the Philippines turns on whether an employer-employee relationship exists under the Labor Code, which resolves doubts in favor of labor.
Corporate Investigation in the Philippines: How Companies Conduct Internal Probes
A corporate investigation in the Philippines must respect the Revised Corporation Code, the Labor Code, and the Data Privacy Act. Here is how internal probes work.
Overtime Pay in the Philippines: Rates and How to Compute It
Overtime pay in the Philippines: learn the legal rates, how to compute overtime, and what the Labor Code says about extra work hours.
Just Cause vs. Authorized Cause: The Two Legal Ways to Terminate an Employee
Understand the difference between just cause and authorized cause for employee termination in the Philippines under the Labor Code.
When Do Employees Become Regular in the Philippines? The 6-Month Rule Explained
Learn the 6-month regularization rule under the Labor Code of the Philippines, how probationary employment works, and when an employee becomes a regular employee.
Determining Employer-Employee Relationship: The Indispensability of a Worker's Role in Business Operations
When does a worker become a regular employee? The Supreme Court clarifies the test under Article 295 of the Labor Code.
PNCC Ruling: Labor Code Applies to Non-Chartered GOCCs, But RA 10149 Limits Benefits
Supreme Court clarifies that non-chartered GOCCs like PNCC are under the Labor Code, yet RA 10149 restricts employee benefits without presidential approval.
Non-Diminution of Benefits: When a Company Car Plan Change Is Allowed
The Supreme Court clarifies when changing a company car plan violates the non-diminution rule under Article 100 of the Labor Code.