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DOLE Issues New Rules on Contracting

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Atty. Fred| Leave a comment

On 14 November 2011, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued Department Order No. 18-A, which becomes effective fifteen (15) days after completion of its publication in a newspaper of general circulation. Considering that Department Order 18-A was published on 19 November 2011, it shall take effect on 4 December 2011. Read more »

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An Introduction to Probationary Employment

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Atty. Fred| Leave a comment

A probationary employee is one who, for a given period of time, is being observed and evaluated to determine whether or not he is qualified for permanent employment. A probationary appointment affords the employer an opportunity to observe the skill, competence and attitude of a probationer. The word “probationary”, as used to describe the period of employment, implies the purpose of the term or period. While the employer observes the fitness, propriety and efficiency of a probationer to ascertain whether he is qualified for permanent employment, the probationer at the same time, seeks to prove to the employer that he has the qualifications to meet the reasonable standards for permanent employment. Read more »

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Primer on the Employment of Night Workers

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Atty. Fred| Leave a comment

Women were generally not allowed work during night time. This was the rule before the enactment of Republic Act No. 10151. Article 130 of the Labor Code (Presidential Decree No. 442) contains the general prohibition while Article 131 spells out the exceptions.  Congress recently passed R.A. 10151, signed into law by President Benigno Aquino on 21 June 2011, allowing the employment of night workers, including women. It amends the Labor Code by repealing Articles 130 and 131 thereof (under Book III [Conditions of Employment]). Here’s a Primer on the Employment of Night Workers. Read more »

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Holiday Economics in the Philippines

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Atty. Fred| 6 Comments

We celebrate holidays to commemorate an event or a person of special significance to the country. While the declaration of holidays is supposed to bring unity, it sometimes results to confusion in the workplace, even if unintended. Read more »

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