November 16–18, 2026 Are Special Non-Working Days in Metro Manila: Pay Rules
November 16–18, 2026 are special non-working days in NCR only. No work, no pay unless policy says otherwise; 130% of the daily wage if you work, 150% on a rest day.
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Central Visayas Minimum Wage Rises ₱42 on October 14, 2026 (Wage Order ROVII-27)
From October 14, 2026, Central Visayas minimum wage rises ₱42 to ₱582 (Class A) and ₱542 (Class B) under Wage Order ROVII-27; kasambahay get ₱7,500 a month.
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The 2026 DMW Adjudication Rules: How OFWs Can Now File and Be Heard From Abroad
DMW’s new 2026 Rules of Procedure let OFWs file complaints electronically and join hearings by videoconference without returning to the Philippines. Here is what changed, what DMW can and cannot decide, and how to file a case from abroad.
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Construction Worker Refused to Wear PPE: Dismissal Rules (PH)
When a construction worker refuses to wear a hard hat, harness or safety shoes, dismissal for willful disobedience is possible only if PPE was issued free, the rule was known, and the twin-notice rule is followed.
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Can an Employer Be Liable for a Coworker’s Sexual Harassment?
When a Philippine employer may face liability for coworker harassment, failure to act, missing CODI safeguards, retaliation or resulting employment harm.
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How to Form and Register a Labor Union in the Philippines: Requirements, Steps and Rights
Employees in the Philippine private sector may form a labor union, but the union only gains legal personality and the rights of a legitimate labor organization once DOLE issues its certificate of registration under Article 240 of the Labor Code.[2] An independent union must show members making up at least 20% of the employees in…
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What Is a Quitclaim in the Philippines? Validity, Waivers and When Courts Void Them
A quitclaim is valid in the Philippines only when it is voluntary, backed by a credible and reasonable consideration, and not contrary to law or public policy. Learn the Supreme Court’s validity test, the leading cases, and what to check before signing or drafting one.
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How to Apply for SSS Unemployment Benefits in the Philippines: Eligibility, DOLE Certification and Amount
A step-by-step guide to the SSS unemployment (involuntary separation) benefit: who qualifies, which terminations count as involuntary, how the 50% x 2-month benefit is computed, and the DOLE-then-SSS filing process.
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Is Bereavement Leave Required in the Philippines? What the Law Actually Says vs Company Policy
No general Philippine law requires private employers to grant paid bereavement leave. Learn what the Labor Code actually says, the Civil Service rule for government employees, and when an employer’s own company practice can turn a discretionary benefit into a legal right.
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Can I Still Use My HMO After Resigning in the Philippines? Coverage, COBRA-Style Extensions and Employer Practice
No Philippine law requires an employer to keep providing HMO coverage after you resign, and there is no local equivalent of the U.S. COBRA law. This guide explains what actually governs your health card’s end date, when a company practice can protect continued coverage, and how PhilHealth differs by law from your private HMO plan.
