Philippine Labor Laws

Study Notes

R.A.No. 11210 (2019) increases maternity leave to 105 days for female workers, with an option to extend for 30 days without pay, and grants an additional 15 days for solo mothers.
R.A.No. 11058 (2018) strengthens compliance with occupational safety and health standards, and provides penalties for violations.
R.A.No. 10911 (2016) prohibits discrimination against individuals in employment based on age, and provides penalties for violations (Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act).
R.A.No. 10917 (2016) amends certain provisions of R.A.No. 9547, expanding the coverage of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES).
R.A.No. 10741 (2016) strengthens the operations of the National Labor Relations Commission.

R.A. No. 11210 (2019) increases maternity leave period to 105 days for female workers, with an option to extend for 30 days without pay, and adds 15 days for solo mothers.
R.A. No. 11058 (2018) strengthens compliance with occupational safety and health standards and provides penalties for violations.
R.A. No. 10911 (2016) prohibits discrimination against individuals in employment due to age and imposes penalties for violators.
R.A. No. 10917 (2016) amends provisions of R.A. No. 9547 to strengthen and expand the coverage of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES).

R.A. No. 10741 (2016) strengthens the operations of the National Labor Relations Commission.
R.A. No. 10757 (2016) reduces the retirement age of surface mine workers from 60 to 50 years, amending Article 302 of P.D. No. 442.
R.A. No. 10801 (2016) governs the operations and administration of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.

R.A. No. 10706 (2015) protects seafarers against ambulance chasing and excessive fees, limiting attorney's fees to 10% of the compensation or benefit awarded.
R.A. No. 10691 (2015) defines the role of DOLE, LGUs, and accredited NGOs in establishing and operating the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) and job placement offices in educational institutions.