The Philippine legal system is a complex and coherent structure grounded in a combination of civil law traditions and common law influences. It operates under the framework of the 1987 Constitution, which serves as the supreme law of the land. The legal system is designed to … [Read more...]
The Basics Of Social Security System (SSS) That You Need To Know
The Philippines’ Social Security System (SSS) is a government-run program that provides social insurance for workers belonging to the private sector. Additionally, SSS also caters to professionals and other members of the informal sectors. By the virtue of the country’s Republic … [Read more...]
Mental Health Law in the Philippines: 8 Things that You Need to Know About RA 11036
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 24% of the global population or over 450 million people around the world suffer from different mental or neurological disorders – and unbeknownst to most, mental health issues are actually considered one of the leading causes of … [Read more...]
Hiring an Employee vs. Hiring an Independent Contractor in the Philippines
It's difficult to run a business alone. Even operating just a small business involves a lot of processes, such as inventory management, production, marketing, selling, accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, and housekeeping. That is why business owners find people to help them run … [Read more...]
How to Compute Overtime Pay in the Philippines
How to compute overtime pay in the Philippines? Justice and equality must be served in the workplace. That is why our Labor Code has fixed the maximum hours and days of work, which is equivalent to a maximum of eight (8) hours a day (Article 83, Labor Code of the Philippines) for … [Read more...]
How to Compute Separation Pay (Philippines Labor Code)
How to compute separation pay in the Philippines according to the Labor Code? Separation, especially when employer-employee relationships are already well-established within the workplace, is one happening that can be heartbreaking. But as the old saying says, “the only permanent … [Read more...]