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  1. Cancer-stricken Filipina rescued

    Cancer-stricken Filipina rescued

    The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has repatriated a Filipina human trafficking victim with Stage IV breast cancer after she was allegedly lured to…

  2. Who’s mining the pension?

    Who’s mining the pension?

    A labor dispute at a mining company raises questions about the role of a state pension fund that holds nearly 20 percent of its shares, the influence of other…

  3. Probationary employment

    Probationary employment

    A legal advisory explains why extending a probationary employee’s six-month period may be risky, emphasizing documented performance standards and timely notice…

  4. 500 GMA employees getting P240-M award

    500 GMA employees getting P240-M award

    The Court of Appeals upheld the order directing GMA Network to pay ₱240.6 million to around 500 employees over unfair labor practices involving COVID-19…

  5. Valid separation pay

    Valid separation pay

    An employee dismissed for poor performance may, in certain circumstances, receive separation pay as financial assistance under Philippine jurisprudence,…

  6. Senate sets DoLE budget debates

    Senate sets DoLE budget debates

    The department issued the statement after its proposed budget passed the House of Representatives without amendments during plenary deliberations on 16…

  7. Child work permits

    Child work permits

    The Philippines’ labor rules require children below 15 who participate in social media content creation classified as public entertainment or information to…

  8. Safety first

    Safety first

    An employee facing an AWOL notice after missing work due to chest-deep flooding may be protected from administrative sanctions under DOLE Labor Advisory No.…

  9. Salary deductions

    Salary deductions

    Atty. Joji Alonso explains when an employer may legally deduct the cost of lost or damaged company property from an employee’s wages under the Philippine Labor…

  10. DoLE establishes maritime labor affairs office

    DoLE establishes maritime labor affairs office

    DoLE creates the Maritime Labor Affairs Office to protect Filipino seafarers by providing legal assistance, dispute resolution, employment services, skills…

  11. How long can I be on floating status?

    How long can I be on floating status?

    Employees on floating status may be placed on temporary off-detail for up to six months, but prolonged suspension may amount to constructive dismissal under…