Last materially reviewed: September 14, 2026 A Philippine labor case does not have one fixed end date. The sequence can include a SEnA conciliation period, referral to the proper forum, case conferences, position papers, a Labor Arbiter decision, and possibly an appeal. The statutory periods below matter, but they do not mean every case is…
Organize the case file: Use the Personalized Case Document Checklist to generate an issue-, route- and stage-specific evidence list. Direct answer Build one dated evidence file that shows the employment relationship, what happened, who said what, the amount or remedy sought, and what you did to resolve the problem. The best documents depend on the…
Direct answer A SEnA settlement should be kept in its signed form, with the parties, obligations, payment dates and proof of compliance clearly recorded. If a party does not comply, return to the office that handled the matter with the settlement and proof of noncompliance, then confirm the appropriate enforcement or referral step. What to…
Direct answer Many ordinary money claims arising from an employment relationship must be filed within three years from when the cause of action accrued under Article 306 of the Labor Code. Different claims can follow different rules, so identify the claim and the date it became enforceable before relying on a deadline. What counts as…