About this Course

The Philippines has a strong economic performance and robust growth outlook. The country offers unique and sustainable growth with GDP expected within the range from 6% to 7% in 2015.

Growth areas anticipated are from manufacturing, construction and services industries as the global economy slowly recovers. An improving business environment, encouraging government industry incentives and highly competitive labor resources make Philippines as an alternative Asian investment destination. The Filipino labor pool is one of the country’s economic advantages.

Among the Asian countries, the Philippines labor law has been regarded as one of the ‘pro-labor’ employment acts. The dynamics and creativity of HR professionals continues to drive and maintain the ‘industrial peace’ in the country.

This one day seminar of HR Laws offers a wide array of course out-line focusing in both the important features of ‘Labor Code of the Philippines” Presidential Decree No. 442, as well as the HR and legal practices in the different industries.

The seminar includes ‘practical tips’ and proven HR ‘in-country’ best practices to enhance understanding and application of Philippine Labor Laws’. It will equip HR professionals with necessary knowledge and understanding to maintain ‘employee engagement’ and prevention of ‘labor disputes’ in the Philippines.

Outline

1. Understanding of Labor Code of the Philippines 

– Presidential Decree No. 422.

2. Formulation of HR Policies and Terms and Condition of Employment 

A.Minimum Wage 

B.Work Hours and Over Time 

C.Night Shift and Rest Days 

D.Regular and Special Days 

E.Service Incentive Leaves 

F.Rest Day Computation of Wage 

G.Working Hours/Overtime/Holiday Pay 

(Case Study on the “Flexible Labor Standards) 

3. Maternity, Paternity, Parental Leaves

A.Normal Delivery 

B.Caesarian Sections 

C.Advance Payment of Maternity Benefits

4. 13th Month Pay as Required by Law

5. Types of Employment

A.Regular (Permanent) Employment

B.Project / Fixed-Term Employment

C.Seasonal Employment

D.Fixed-Period Employment 

E.Consultancy Contract

6. Management of Statutory Social Welfare & Benefits 

A.Prohibition Against ‘Diminution of Benefits’

B.Contribution Social Security System

C.Pag-Ibig Fund 

D.National Health Insurance Program

E.New BIR Regulations on ‘De-Minimis Benefits’

(Case Study on Government Benefit Compliance)

7. Labor Management Relations.

A.Labor Unions

B.Labor Centers

C.Labor Federations

D.Collective Bargaining Agreement

E.Unfair Labor Practices

8. Employment of Foreigners

A.Alien Employment Permit

B.Special Investor Resident Visa

9. Book Six of The Labor Code – Termination of Employees

A.Security of Tenure

B.Grounds for Legal Termination

C.Retirement

(Case Study on Suspension and Dismissal of Employees)

Methodology

The facilitator uses the following learning techniques to facilitate understanding of the subject matter:

- Presentation of Philippine Labor Laws and HR Best Practice in the Philippines

- Case Studies and Group Discussion

- Questions and Answers

Who should attend

HR Professionals, Regional HR Administrators and all business professionals who would like to gain knowledge and application of Philippine laws across different industries to maintain and promote their labor force in their Philippine operations.

Benefits of Attending This Course

Participants and their organizations will benefit from the course through:

• Preventing “industry dispute” and unnecessary legal costs in the work place.
  
• Comply with Government Laws on Statutory Benefits and avoidance of penalties.
  
• Manage daily people issues in the Philippines.
  

Refreshment:

Buffet Lunch, tea, coffee and snacks will be served

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