Philippine Labor Laws

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To increase the maternity leave period for female workers

An Act Prohibiting Discrimination Against Any Individual in Employment on Account of Age

Compliance with occupational safety and health standards

R.A. No. 10917 Signup and view all the answers

An Act Amending Certain Provisions of R.A. No. 9547 Signup and view all the answers

To strengthen the operations of the National Labor Relations Commission Signup and view all the answers

An additional 15 days of maternity leave without pay Signup and view all the answers

R.A. No. 11058 Signup and view all the answers

50 years old Signup and view all the answers

To govern the operations and administration of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Signup and view all the answers

R.A. No. 10911 Signup and view all the answers

To renumber the numerical designation of Title II (Retirement) of Presidential Decree No. 442 Signup and view all the answers

R.A. No. 10757 Signup and view all the answers

30 days Signup and view all the answers

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.