Category: Labor Law

Thirteenth Month Pay

Thirteenth Month Pay and Essential Employee Benefits

A Philippine payroll guide for private employers Thirteenth month pay in the Philippines is a statutory benefit for covered private sector employees. The minimum depends on the basic salary the employee earned during the calendar year.

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Hiring Foreign Nationals

Hiring Foreign Nationals with Effective Legal Planning

Employment permits immigration status and employer responsibilities in the Philippines Hiring foreign nationals in the Philippines requires a coordinated review of employment authority, immigration status, and the actual assignment. Employers should settle the required approvals and

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Authorized Causes of Termination

Authorized Causes of Termination and Accurate Separation Pay

Redundancy, retrenchment, and closure under Philippine labor law Authorized causes of termination in the Philippines include redundancy, retrenchment to prevent losses, and closure or cessation of operations. Each ground under Article 298 of the Labor Code

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Family Leave Benefits

Family Leave Benefits and Clear Eligibility Rules

Maternity, paternity, and solo parent leave in the Philippines Family leave benefits in the Philippines include maternity leave, paternity leave, and annual parental leave for solo parents. Each entitlement has its own coverage, leave period, and

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Employment Types in the Philippines

Employment Types in the Philippines for Better Hiring

How to classify work, document probation, and assess separation Employment types in the Philippines affect security of tenure, what an employer should explain at hiring, and how an engagement may end. Start by identifying who directs

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