Knowledge Base

Overtime Pay Rates Work performed beyond 8 hours a day is considered overtime and must be compensated accordingly: Type of DayRateFormula Ordinary Day+25%Hourly Rate × 1.25 × OT H…

What is Night Shift Differential? Employees working between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM are entitled to additional compensation. Night Differential Rates: Ordinary working day: +10% of h…

Service Incentive Leave (SIL) Every employee who has rendered at least 1 year of service is entitled to 5 days of paid leave. Key Rules: Entitlement: 5 days per year Eligibility:…

Expanded Maternity Leave (RA 11210) Female employees are entitled to paid maternity leave for childbirth or pregnancy-related conditions. Leave Duration: Live childbirth: 105 days…

Paternity Leave (RA 8187) Married male employees are entitled to paid leave for the birth of their child. Key Provisions: Duration: 7 working days with full pay Coverage: First 4…

Solo Parent Leave (RA 8972) Solo parents are entitled to additional leave benefits to care for their children. Key Provisions: Duration: 7 working days per year with full pay Elig…

VAWC Leave (RA 9262) Women employees who are victims of violence are entitled to paid leave. Key Provisions: Duration: 10 days with full pay Extendable: When necessary as specifie…

13th Month Pay (PD 851) All rank-and-file employees are entitled to 13th month pay regardless of employment status. Computation: 13th Month Pay = Total Basic Salary Earned ÷ 12 Key…

Mandatory Government Benefits Employers are required by law to register employees and remit contributions to these agencies: 1. SSS (Social Security System) Coverage: Private sect…

Termination of Employment The Labor Code provides specific grounds and procedures for lawful termination. Just Causes (No Separation Pay): Serious misconduct Willful disobedience…

Holiday Pay Employees are entitled to premium pay for work performed on holidays. Regular Holidays (12 days): New Year's Day (January 1) Maundy Thursday & Good Friday Araw ng Kagi…

Special Leave for Women (RA 9710) Female employees who undergo gynecological surgery are entitled to special leave. Key Provisions: Duration: 2 months (60 days) with full pay Cove…

Minimum Wage The minimum wage in the Philippines varies by region. As of 2024, NCR (Metro Manila) has the highest rate at ₱610/day for non-agricultural workers. Key Points: Minimu…

Time Off Request ProcessTo request time off:Submit a ticket with your requestInclude dates and reasonWait for manager approvalYou will receive confirmation via email