DOLE or NLRC: Where Should You File Your Labor Complaint?
Should you file with the NLRC or DOLE? Compare their jurisdiction, procedures and remedies to identify the proper Philippine labor complaint route.
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How to File a Labor Complaint Against an Endo Employer in the Philippines: 2026 Guide
Learn how to document a possible endo scheme, file through SEnA, and pursue an illegal-dismissal or regularization claim through DOLE or the NLRC.
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Complete Directory of Philippine Government Labor Agencies: Functions, Contacts and Services
Find the correct Philippine labor agency for wages, dismissal, OFW concerns, benefits, training and workplace services, with verified contacts.
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No Work, No Pay Rule in the Philippines: Complete 2026 Guide
Learn when the no work, no pay rule applies in the Philippines, its paid exceptions, wage calculations, employer duties, evidence requirements and employee remedies.
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Retrenchment vs. Redundancy in the Philippines: Key Legal Differences
Compare retrenchment and redundancy under Philippine labor law, including required proof, DOLE notice, separation pay, evidence, and employee remedies.
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Authorized Cause Termination Procedure Philippines 2026: DOLE Notice & Separation Pay
Authorized cause termination procedure Philippines 2026: Article 298/299 grounds, 30-day employee and DOLE notice where applicable, evidence, separation-pay rates, credited service, and final documentation.
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Separation Pay Philippines: Who Is Entitled, How Much & How to Compute
Find out who is entitled to separation pay in the Philippines, the correct Article 298 and 299 formulas, worked computations, tax rules, evidence to keep, and what to do if payment is withheld.
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How to File SEnA in DOLE: Where to File, What to Bring, What Happens Next
Learn how to file a SEnA Request for Assistance with DOLE, NCMB, or NLRC, including requirements, timelines, conferences, and next steps.
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SEnA Coverage in the Philippines: What Cases Are Accepted by DOLE?
Learn which labor disputes qualify for DOLE SEnA, which cases are excluded, who may file, what documents to prepare, and what happens next.
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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…
