Employment Archives - Stela Benitez

Am I allowed to absent from work because of a calamity?

January 14, 2020

Are you allowed to absent from work because of a calamity

Amidst the Taal volcano eruption, the government had to suspend the classes and government work on January 13, 2020. The government “highly encouraged” the private sector to do the same and suspend work for their employees. While some companies complied, some others didn’t. “BPO companies and all other businesses running around and nearby the vicinity […]

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Are you entitled to 13th month pay? Some questions answered

November 23, 2018

December is around the corner. It’s the time of the year again. Are you entitled to 13th month pay? Let’s discuss below. First off, it is mandatory. 13th-month pay is mandatory in the Philippines. Some thought of it as a “bonus”. Technically, it is not a bonus but a requirement of law. In fact, there […]

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How to Stop a Strike or a Lock-Out

September 14, 2018

How do you stop a strike or lockout the legal way? Other than doing an open discussion to address the employees or the management’s concerns, here are the possible remedies in stopping a strike of employees and employers’ lockout: Improved offer / Strike: Conduct a referendum through secret balloting on improved offer of the company […]

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What is AWOL and can I be terminated because of it?

September 2, 2018

What is AWOL? AWOL stands for “absence without leave”. Some people go on AWOL with their jobs with the intention of leaving their jobs for good. While some others just need a break and do not necessarily intend to leave their jobs forever. But is AWOL could be a cause for termination of an employee? […]

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Minimum Wage Rules From the Handbook on Workers’ Statutory Monetary Benefits 2017

May 26, 2018

Below is the Handbook on Workers’ Statutory Monetary Benefits As released by the Department of Labor and Employment, Bureau of Working Conditions, Intramuros Manila (2017). Their address is at 3rd Floor, DOLE Bldg., Intramuros, Manila. Phone number: 5273000 locals 303, 308 Subsidized Meals and Snacks The employer may provide subsidized meals and snacks to his […]

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Some frequently asked questions by employees answered

May 25, 2018

The Philippines has different laws and guidelines when it comes to rights and benefits of workers. While the main law to anchor on is the Labor Code of the Philippines, it helps to read its Implementing Rules and Regulations and the Department of Labor and Employment issuances. Also add the SSS law, PhilHealth law, PAGIBIG […]