Laws that protect workers

The Labor Code

was created through the PD No. 442 on May 1, 1947. It aims to devop the potentials of labor forve and to promote an orderly and peaceful working conditions

It aims to develop the potentials of the labor force and to promote an orderly and peaceful working condition in the workplace.

EIGHT HOUR LABOR LAW

States that workers should render not more than 8 working hours per day

RA Act No.679

requires all employers to grab maternity leave to married females and solo parent workers who are pregnant.

RA Act No.1052

known as the termination pay law prohibits the termination of any workers without just cause.

RA Act no. 772

workmen's Compensation Act provides compensation to workers who suffer injury, illness, and accident in connection with their work in performing their duties.

RA Act No.1131

No woman and children should be employed in the industries that might endanger their health and put their life at risk.

Republic act No.8187

Fathers are entitled to a seven-day paternity leave

RA Act NO.1031

Act Instituting Policies for the protection and Welfare of Domestic Workers

Republic Act No. 8042

known as Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipino Actor of 1995