Labor Code
MODIFYING THE PRESCRIPTIVE PERIOD OF MONEY CLAIMS
This bill seeks to extend the prescriptive period for money claims arising from employer-employee relations to three years after the termination of the employment relationship, allowing employees more time to file claims for unpaid wages or other money claims.
RATIONALIZING THE BENEFITS OF THE CHAIRPERSON, COMMISSIONERS, AND LABOR ARBITERS OF NLRC
This bill aims to rationalize the benefits of the Chairperson, Commissioners, and Labor Arbiters of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) by aligning their benefits with those of the judiciary, including survivorship benefits.
REDEFINING SYNDICATED ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT
This bill aims to redefine the crime of illegal recruitment committed by a syndicate by lowering the number of perpetrators from three to two and penalizing acts of illegal recruitment conducted online. It seeks to amend existing laws to enhance protections for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) against illegal recruitment schemes.
REVISED LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
This bill aims to provide a comprehensive revision of the Labor Code of the Philippines, updating labor laws to reflect current standards and international conventions, ensuring gender fairness, and protecting the rights of both workers and employers.
LIVING WAGE ACT
The Living Wage Act aims to establish standards for a living wage in the Philippines by amending the Labor Code. It seeks to ensure that regional minimum wages meet the living wage necessary for a decent standard of living for workers and their families.
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION
This bill aims to amend the Labor Code of the Philippines to designate two members of the National Labor Relations Commission to specifically represent land-based and sea-based overseas Filipino workers.
AMENDING ARTICLE 123 OF P.D. NO. 442 (LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
This bill amends Article 123 of the Labor Code of the Philippines to require Regional Boards to issue a Wage Order every year or provide an explanation for not doing so.
PERSONAL FINANCE EDUCATION IN THE WORKPLACE ACT
The Personal Finance Education in the Workplace Act mandates employers to provide a free financial education program for all employees, aiming to improve financial literacy and stability among workers.
FLEXIBILIZATION OF WORKING TIME IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR
This bill proposes to amend the Labor Code of the Philippines to allow for flexible working hours in the private sector, including provisions for shortened meal breaks and overtime work adjustments.
AMENDING BOOK IV OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442 (LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES)
This bill aims to amend the Labor Code of the Philippines by adding a new title on Family Welfare, which will require certain establishments to provide family welfare services to their employees.
STRENGTHENING THE NATIONAL WAGES AND PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION
This bill aims to strengthen the National Wages and Productivity Commission by amending specific articles of the Labor Code. It proposes to include the Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry as a Vice Chairperson and to add a private sector productivity expert as a regular member. Additionally, it reduces the term of private sector representatives from five years to three years, allowing for one re-appointment.
EXPANDING THE PROHIBITED ACTS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN
This bill aims to expand the prohibited acts of discrimination against women in the workplace by amending the Labor Code of the Philippines. It seeks to ensure equal treatment of female employees in terms of pay, promotions, and other employment benefits, and introduces penalties for violations.
INCREASING THE SERVICE INCENTIVE LEAVE OF EMPLOYEES (P.D. NO. 442)
This bill aims to increase the mandatory service incentive leave for employees from five days to ten days per year, amending Article 95 of the Labor Code of the Philippines.
COMPRESSED WORKING HOURS ARRANGEMENT IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR (LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES)
This bill proposes a compressed working hours arrangement in the private sector, allowing employees to work the same total hours over fewer days, thereby amending specific articles of the Labor Code.
ANTI-ENDO AND CONTRACTING LAW
The Anti-ENDO and Contracting Law aims to eliminate the practice of 'endo' (end of contract) and other forms of contractualization in the Philippines by amending existing labor laws to ensure regular employment for workers and impose penalties for violations.
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE ACT
This bill establishes a national minimum wage for private sector workers, replaces regional wage boards with a National Wages and Productivity Board, and imposes stricter penalties for violations of wage laws.
LIVING WAGE ACT
The Living Wage Act aims to establish standards for a living wage in the Philippines by amending the Labor Code. It seeks to ensure that wages meet the basic needs of workers and their families, promoting a decent standard of living.
SECURITY OF TENURE ACT
The Security of Tenure Act aims to strengthen the job security of workers in the private sector by amending several articles of the Labor Code. It prohibits labor-only contracting and establishes stricter requirements for legitimate contractors, including financial obligations and licensing.