Workplace Rights & Responsibilities: A guide

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Workplace Rights and Responsibilities

• The Labor Code of the Philippines governs employment practices and labor relations.
• President Ferdinand Marcos enacted the Labor Code.
• The Labor Code was enacted May 1, 1974, and took effect November 1, 1974.

Pre-Employment

• The minimum age for employment is 15 years old.
• Republic Act No. 7658 protects children from hazardous work conditions.
• Exceptions to the minimum age:
  • Work in family undertakings.
  • Work in the entertainment industry with restrictions.

Overseas Employment

• Overseas employment requires processing through government entities authorized by the Secretary of Labor.
• Workers must send a "Remittance," which is a portion of their earnings.
• Executive Order No. 857 mandates remittances to help the economy.
• The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) monitors remittances.

Minimum Wage Rate

• The minimum wage is 645 Pesos per day under Wage Order No. NCR 25.
• Work is 8 hours per day.
• Workers get 24 consecutive hours of rest per week after 6 working days, and 60-minute lunch breaks.
• Overtime pay is 25%.
• Rest day pay is 30%.
• Night shift pay is 10%.
• Employees can file complaints with the DOLE (Department of Labor and Employment) if employers do not provide rest days.
• DOLE handles compliance with labor standards and employment-related complaints to resolve them quickly.
• The NLRC (National Labor Relations Commission) handles labor and management disputes.
• The NLRC practices social justice, compulsory arbitration, alternative dispute resolution modes, and has quasi-judicial powers.

Household Helpers

• As of January 4, 2025, the minimum monthly wage for household helpers (Kasambahay) is 7000 Pesos.
• Republic Act No. 10361 applies to household helpers.
• One month of work earns SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-Ibig benefits.
• Abuse complaints can be filed with the Municipal or city social welfare officer.

Post-Employment

• Employers can terminate employees for several reasons.
• Optional retirement is at 60 years old.
• Compulsory retirement is at 65 years old.
• Qualifying employees are entitled to retirement pay.
• Retirement pay applies if the employee serves for 5 years in the company.
• Retirement pay is equivalent to at least half a month's salary for each year of service, plus Social Security benefits.

Appreciating the Importance of Credentials

• A resume is a short document summarizing a job seeker's experience and qualifications for a prospective employer.
• It includes contact information, work experience, education, and relevant skills.
• A Barangay Clearance is a certificate signed by the Barangay Chairman, stamped, and sealed with the official Barangay Seal.

Requirements for Barangay Clearance

• Recent Cedula (Community Tax Certificate).
• Application Form.
• Application fee that varies by Barangay.
• Valid ID.
• The Police Department or PNP Station issues the Police Clearance.

Mayor's Permit

• People seeking employment are sometimes required to secure a Mayor's Permit.

Requirements for Mayor's Permit

• Original Copy of Police Clearance
• Latest Community Tax Certificate
• Official Receipt from the Municipal Treasury Office
• Medical Certificate.