Four-Fold Test in the Philippines: Control Test, Evidence and Examples
The four-fold test helps determine whether an employer-employee relationship exists in the Philippines by examining selection, payment, dismissal power, and control.
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Probationary Employment Philippines 2026: 6-Month Rules, Standards & Regularization
Probationary employment Philippines 2026: understand Article 296, the six-month limit, standards that must be made known at engagement, valid termination during probation, and when regularization happens.
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What Is a Labor Law Doctrine in the Philippines?
What Is a Labor Law Doctrine in the Philippines? A Complete Guide A labor law doctrine is a legal principle developed or consistently applied by courts when interpreting the Constitution, the Labor Code, employment statutes, administrative rules, contracts and workplace disputes. In practical terms, a doctrine explains how a legal rule should operate in real…
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State Policy on Labor Protection Under the Philippine Constitution
The 1987 Philippine Constitution treats labor as a primary social and economic force and directs the State to protect workers’ rights and promote their welfare. It also guarantees workers important rights involving security of tenure, humane working conditions, union organization, collective bargaining, peaceful concerted activity, participation in workplace policy, and a living wage. These constitutional…
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What Is Philippine Labor Law? A Complete Overview for Employees and Employers
Philippine labor law is the body of constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative rules, and court decisions governing relationships between workers and employers. For deeper context, read how the Philippine Constitution protects labor, how courts develop labor law doctrines, and what employees can do when facing illegal dismissal. Employees leaving a job may also need the site’s…
