Rendering 30 Days’ Notice When You Resign in the Philippines
The 30-day resignation notice is generally mandatory in the Philippines, but Article 300 recognizes legal exceptions and allows an employer to waive or shorten the period.
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Immediate Resignation in the Philippines: Valid Grounds, Evidence, and Final Pay
Learn when immediate resignation is legal in the Philippines, the Article 300 grounds, 30-day notice rule, evidence, final pay, and practical next steps.
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Can an Employer Withhold Final Pay for Unreturned Equipment in the Philippines?
An employer may require an employee to return a company laptop, mobile phone, identification card, tools, access device, vehicle, documents, or other property before completing the employee’s clearance. But does that mean the employer can hold the employee’s entire final pay? In limited and properly documented circumstances, an employer may temporarily withhold final pay while…
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Can an Employer Hold Your Last Paycheck in the Philippines? Final Pay and Salary Deduction Rules
An employer generally cannot withhold an employee’s earned wages or final pay indefinitely. Under DOLE Labor Advisory No. 06, Series of 2020, final pay should ordinarily be released within 30 days from the employee’s separation or termination, unless a company policy, employment agreement, or collective bargaining agreement provides a more favorable period. Employers may make…
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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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Illegal Dismissal: How to File a Case in the Philippines
An employee who is dismissed without a legally sufficient ground may file an illegal dismissal case in the Philippines. There is a deadline: an action contesting the dismissal itself prescribes in four years, while the money claims attached to it prescribe in three — see the filing deadlines compared. In most cases, the employee should…
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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…
