Unauthorized Salary Deductions in the Philippines: Employee Rights and Remedies
Learn which salary deductions are legal, how to challenge unauthorized deductions, and how to seek reimbursement through DOLE or SEnA in the Philippines.
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Certificate of Employment After Resignation in the Philippines: The 3-Day Rule and Refusals
Know the legal basis for a Certificate of Employment in the Philippines, the three-day DOLE rule, the information it should contain, and practical remedies for delay.
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Final Pay Rules for Resigned Employees in the Philippines
Learn what final pay includes, the DOLE 30-day rule, lawful deductions, computation examples, and remedies for resigned employees in the Philippines.
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Resigning Due to Medical or Health Conditions in the Philippines: 2026 Legal Guide
Employees may resign due to medical or health conditions in the Philippines. Learn how the notice period, medical documentation, privacy, final pay, and employer obligations apply.
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30-Day Resignation Notice in the Philippines: Rules, Exceptions and Early Release
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…
