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Here's an overview of key labor laws and regulations in the Philippines:

Primary Laws

1. Labor Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 442): Governs employment contracts,
working conditions, wages, benefits, and labor relations.
2. Constitution of the Philippines (Article XIII): Provides fundamental rights and principles for labor
protection.
3. Migrant Workers Act (Republic Act No. 8042): Protects overseas Filipino workers' rights.

Employment Contracts

1. Employment Contract (Article 280): Specifies terms and conditions, including duration, wages, and
benefits.
2. Probationary Employment (Article 281): Up to six months, with evaluation for regularization.
3. Regular/Permanent Employment (Article 282): After probationary period, with security of tenure.

Working Conditions

1. Working Hours (Article 83): Maximum 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week.


2. Rest Days (Article 91): One day off/week, preferably Sunday.
3. Holidays (Article 94): 12 regular holidays, 5 special non-working days.
4. Overtime Pay (Article 87): 25% additional pay for excess hours.

Wages and Benefits

1. Minimum Wage (Republic Act No. 8188): Set by Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards.
2. 13th Month Pay (Presidential Decree No. 851): Mandatory year-end bonus.
3. Social Security System (Republic Act No. 1161): Provides retirement, disability, and death benefits.
4. PhilHealth (Republic Act No. 7875): National health insurance program.

Labor Relations

1. Collective Bargaining (Article 256): Union-management negotiations for CBA (Collective Bargaining
Agreement).
2. Strike (Article 263): Workers' right to strike, with notice requirements.
3. Lockout (Article 264): Employer's right to lock out, with notice requirements.

Health and Safety

1. Occupational Safety and Health Act (Republic Act No. 11058): Ensures workplace safety and health
standards.
2. Workplace Accidents (Article 166): Employer liability for work-related injuries.

Termination

1. Just Causes (Article 282): Termination for misconduct, poor performance, or redundancy.
2. Notice Requirements (Article 283): 30-day notice for termination.
Other Laws

1. Anti-Discrimination Law (Republic Act No. 11029): Prohibits employment discrimination.


2. Equal Pay Law (Republic Act No. 6725): Ensures equal pay for equal work.
3. Magnanimous Carta of Women Workers (Republic Act No. 9710): Protects women workers' rights.

Agencies

1. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE): Enforces labor laws and regulations.
2. National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC): Resolves labor disputes.
3. Social Security System (SSS): Administers social security benefits.
4. Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth): Administers national health insurance.

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