Littler (JD Supra Philippines)

DOLE Issues Guidelines and Procedures for Work-Related Permits and Visas - New Order or Decree - On October 17, 2019, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) published an order providing guidelines on the issuance of a Certificate of No Objection (CNO).

Beginning September 3, 2019, 100% of the service charges collected by hotels, restaurants and similar establishments shall now be distributed equally among all covered workers, excluding managerial employees, pursuant to Republic Act No. 11360.

Expanded Maternity Leave Law - New Regulation or Official Guidance - Pursuant to Section 19 of Republic Act No. 11210, also known as the “105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law,” the Department of Labor and Employment issued the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the law, which paved the way for its full implementation.

The “105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law,” which became effective on March 8, 2019, extends maternity leave benefits to all female workers in the government and private sectors, including those in the informal economy, regardless of civil status or child’s legitimacy.

Rules and Regulations of New Occupational Health and Safety Law - New Regulation or Official Guidance - On December 6, 2018, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued Department Order No. 198, otherwise known as An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof.

Executive Order Aims to Curb Prohibited Labor-Only Contracting - New Order or Decree - On May 2, 2018, the President released Executive Order No. 51 as part of the current administration’s efforts to curb prohibited labor-only contracting.

Persons With Disabilities May Now Be Declared as Dependents for Tax Purposes - Enacted Legislation - Republic Act No. 10754, enacted on March 23, 2016 and effective on December 23, 2016, expanded the benefits of persons with disability (PWDs) to include PWDs who are within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity to the taxpayer, regardless of age, who are not gainfully...