Inflation in the Philippines reached an all-time high of 7.7% in October, which has impacted the purchasing power of workers’ wages.
Wage adjustments are typically made once a year, but wage boards are considering another hike after its recent wage adjustment amid soaring prices.
This will not apply to employees who are already enjoying such benefits and those who are employed in organisations with fewer than 10 employees.
Although it is not mandatory to mask up at workplaces, employees have been encouraged to continue the practice.
Employers and their workers get to decide whether to continue wearing masks at work after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr scrapped the mask mandate.
The Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) is set to issue an advisory to employers regarding the grant of 13th-month pay for private sector workers.
In addition to helping new enterprises grow, e-commerce could raise women’s participation in the workplace, said the World Bank.
A senator has proposed that firms are penalised if they fail to pay employees their 13th month wages before December 24.
The telecommuting law in the Philippines has been revised to ensure flexible work arrangements without compromising employees’ productivity.
New legislation is redefining what constitutes a workplace and how work is conducted away from the traditional office.
Asia Pacific is expected to see wages rise next year due to a tight labour market and rising inflation concerns.
The work performed while commuting or in an alternative work environment constitutes regular work, says the Philippines Labour Department.
By 2028, work-from-home (WFH) and hybrid work arrangements will create 1.1 million new jobs and generate billions more in revenue in the Philippines.
House Bill 615, also known as the Freelance Workers Protection Act, was unanimously adopted by the House labour and employment committee.
The Department of Labour and Employment has signed an order that more clearly defines WFH workplaces and the work performed by employees.
A new government agency has been set up to conduct tech and skills mapping to identify skills gaps of the country's workers.
A 70:30 hybrid work ratio (70% onsite and 30% work-from-home) has been recommended to the government to sustain economic recovery.
Employees of IT and business process management (IT-BPM) firms may resign if the government pushes for a return to 100% on-site work.
The government has been urged to create better paying jobs for employees aged 15 to 30, who earn the lowest wages in the country.
Workers in both private and public sectors may soon be granted a 10-day bereavement leave with full pay if a proposed bill becomes law.
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECoP) has called for measures to protect employers’ rights to manage their businesses and workers.
Employers have called on the government to reform outdated regulations and rethink existing investment incentives towards investment-led economic growth.
Growing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will help create job opportunities in the country, said non-profit organisation Go Negosyo.
The hiring and retaining of workers past retirement age should not be mandated and instead be left to the discretion of employers.
A new bill seeks to protect workers who have been laid off by providing assistance during periods of unemployment.
Workers aged 65 and above increased to 38.2% in June, up from 34.9% in May, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
A new bill has been filed to repeal the compulsory retirement age of 65 years to allow employees to continue working if they want and are able to.
A new bill to prepare more Filipinos for jobs through education and training on digital skills has lapsed into law, said Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri.
A lawmaker has filed a bill pushing for a 14th month pay for all employees in the public and private sectors amid rising inflation.
Employers that are signatories to the 1 Million Jobs (1MJ) manifesto will flesh out their plans and strategies to create quality employment.