Pursuant to Proclamation No. 90, series of 2022, Bonifacio Day, which is observed as a regular holiday on November 30 of each year, shall be declared as a non-working holiday on November 27, 2023, the Monday nearest November 30.
Labor Advisory No. 18-2022 provides that private establishments shall comply with the Department of Health’s (DOH) memorandum on the updated guidelines for COVID-19 testing, isolation, and quarantine, and adhere to the nationwide alert system mandated by the national government. (Labor Advisory No. 18-2022)
“Employers shall develop appropriate policies and programs on mental health issues, correct the stigma and discrimination associated with mental conditions, identify and provide support for individuals with mental health conditions to treatment and psychological support.” (Section 25, Chapter V, Republic Act No. 11036 or the Mental Health Act)
The 21st day of August of every year is declared as the Ninoy Aquino Day to commemorate the death anniversary of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino, Jr. (Section 1, Republic Act No. 9256)
In accordance with Republic Act No. 6741, August 19 of each year is declared as a special non-working public holiday in Quezon City and in the provinces of Quezon and Aurora to commemorate the birth anniversary of former president of the Philippines Manuel L. Quezon.
Employees of an appropriate bargaining unit who are not members of the recognized collective bargaining agent may be assessed a reasonable fee equivalent to the dues and other fees paid by members of the recognized collective bargaining agent, if such non-union members accept the benefits under the collective bargaining agreement.
By virtue of Presidential Decree No. 851, all employers were required to pay all their employees a 13th-month pay not later than December 24 of every year (subject to certain exceptions) for it is necessary to further protect the level of real wages from the ravage of worldwide inflation and that the Christmas season is an opportune time for society to show its concern for the plight of the working masses so they may properly celebrate Christmas and New Year.
Unfair labor practices may be committed by an employer or by labor organizations.
Featherbedding, otherwise called as make-work arrangements, refers to the practices of employees which create or spread employment by unnecessarily maintaining or increasing the number of employees used, or the amount of time consumed to work on a particular job.
Battered Woman Leave refers to paid leave of absence of up to ten (10) days given to female employees who are victims of violence under Republic Act No. 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) Act of 2004.
