25 April 2024 - Category: Employment Contracts
Employers over the recent years have been using certain methodologies to circumvent labor laws, one example is hiring an "independent contractor" in stead of engaging them as employees to avoid payment of government mandated benefits and other obligations imposed by the law. Knowing the key differences of an employee and an independent contractor can be a tool for an employee to protect himself from exploitative employers. [...]
25 April 2024 - Category: Human Resources and Employment Law
Dismissing an employee in the Philippines is not like the movies: an employer cannot just call in an employee to dismiss him for any reason that they can think of, or worse, for no reason at all. Under Philippine law, an employee may only be dismissed for specific reasons and the proper procedure should be followed. [...]
28 March 2024 - Category: Employment Contracts
Probationary employment in the Philippines is a common practice among employers to assess the performance and suitability of newly hired employees before confirming them as regular employees. This guide aims to provide a thorough understanding of probationary employment, including its definition, duration, legal requirements, and the process of termination or completion. [...]
