{"id":5912,"date":"2010-05-06T18:32:00","date_gmt":"2010-05-06T10:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pnl-law.com\/blog\/?p=5912"},"modified":"2020-06-11T15:14:18","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T07:14:18","slug":"labor-code-of-the-philippines-presidential-decree-no-442-full-text-table-of-contents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pnl-law.com\/blog\/labor-code-of-the-philippines-presidential-decree-no-442-full-text-table-of-contents\/","title":{"rendered":"Labor Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 442): Table of Contents, Full Text"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, AS AMENDED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A DECREE INSTITUTING A LABOR CODE THEREBY REVISING AND CONSOLIDATING LABOR AND SOCIAL LAWS TO AFFORD PROTECTION TO LABOR, PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND INSURE INDUSTRIAL PEACE BASED ON SOCIAL JUSTICE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Preliminary Title<\/a><\/strong> [Full Text: Arts. 1-11<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>* Chapter I. General Provisions<\/a><\/td>SUMMARY<\/strong>:
* Glossary<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter II. Emancipation of Tenants<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Book I. Pre-Employment<\/a><\/strong> [Full Text: Arts. 12-42<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>TITLE I<\/strong>. Recruitment and Placement of Workers<\/a><\/td>RELATED TOPICS<\/strong>:<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter I. General Provisions<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter II. Regulation of Recruitment and Placement Activities<\/a><\/td>* Revised Rules on Local Recruitment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter III. Miscellaneous Provisions<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>TITLE II<\/strong>. Employment of Non-Resident Aliens<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Book II. Human Resources Development Program<\/a><\/strong> [Full Text: Arts. 43-81<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/td>TITLE I<\/strong>. National Manpower Development Program<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter I. National Policies and Administrative Machinery<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>TITLE II<\/strong>. Training and Employment of Special Workers<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter I. Apprentices<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter II. Learners<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter III. Handicapped Workers<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Book III. Conditions of Employment<\/a><\/strong> [Full Text: Arts. 82-161<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>TITLE I<\/strong>. Working Conditions and Rest Periods<\/a><\/td>SUMMARIES\/DISCUSSIONS<\/strong>:
* Telecommuting<\/a>
* Anti-sexual harassment act<\/a>
* Suspension of work due to calamities<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter I. Hours of Work<\/a><\/td>* Flexible working hours<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter II. Weekly Rest Periods<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter III. Holidays, Service Incentive Leaves, and Service Charges<\/a><\/td>* Primer on expanded maternity leave<\/a>
* Deferment of holiday pay<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>TITLE II<\/strong>. Wages<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter I. Preliminary Matters<\/a><\/td>* Christmas bonus vs. 13th month pay<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter II. Minimum Wage Rates<\/a><\/td>* Wage Rationalization Act<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter III. Payment of Wages<\/a><\/td>* Final pay and Certificate of employment<\/a>
* Implementing rules on contracting and subcontracting<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter IV. Prohibitions Regarding Wages<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter V. Wage Studies, Wage Agreements, and Wage Determination<\/a><\/td>* System of fixing minimum wage<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter VI. Administration and Enforcement<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>TITLE III<\/strong>. Working Conditions for Special Groups of Employees<\/a><\/td>* Primer on solo parents<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter I. Employment of Women<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter II. Employment of Minors<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter III. Employment of Househelpers<\/a><\/td>* Primer on Batas Kasambahay<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter IV. Employment of Homeworkers<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>* Chapter V. Employment of Night Workers<\/a><\/td>* Primer on night workers<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Book IV. Health, Safety and Social Welfare Benefits<\/a><\/strong> [Full Text: Arts. 162-217<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/td>TITLE I<\/strong>. Medical and Occupational Safety<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter I. Medical and Dental Services<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter II. Occupational Health and Safety<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>TITLE II.<\/strong> Employees Compensation and State Insurance Fund<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter I. Policy and Definitions<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter II. Coverage and Liability<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter III. Administration<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter IV. Contributions<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter VI. Disability Benefits<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter VII. Death Benefits<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter VIII. Provisions Common to Income Benefits<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>Chapter IX. Records, Reports and Penal Provisions<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>TITLE III.<\/strong> Medicare<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>TITLE IV. <\/strong>Adult Education<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Book V. Labor Relations<\/a><\/strong> [Full Text: Arts. 218-292<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/td>TITLE I.<\/strong> Policy and Definitions<\/a><\/td> DISCUSSIONS<\/strong>:<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter I. Policy<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter II. Definitions<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>TITLE II.<\/strong> National Labor Relations Commission<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter I. Creation and Composition<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter II. Powers and Duties<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter III. Appeal<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>TITLE III.<\/strong> Bureau of Labor Relations<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>TITLE IV.<\/strong> Labor Organizations<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter I. Registration and Cancellation<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter II. Rights and Conditions of Membership<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter III. Rights of Legitimate Labor Organizations<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>TITLE V.<\/strong> Coverage<\/a><\/td>* The by-stander rule <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>Title VI<\/strong>. Unfair Labor Practices<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter I. Concept<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter II. Unfair Labor Practices of Employers<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter II. Unfair Labor Practices of Labor Organizations<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>Title VII. Collective Bargaining and Administration of Agreements<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>Title VII-A. Grievance Machinery and Voluntary Arbitration<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>Title VIII. Strikes and Lockouts and Foreign Involvement in Trade Union Activities<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter I. Strikes and Lockouts<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter II. Assistance to Labor Organizations<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter III. Foreign Activities<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>* Chapter IV. Penalties for Violations<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>Title IX. Special Provisions<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Book VI. Post Employment<\/a><\/strong> [Full Text: Arts. 293-302<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>TITLE I. Termination of Employment<\/a>
<\/td>		SUMMARIES\/DISCUSSIONS<\/strong>:
Just causes:<\/strong>
* 1.\u00a0Serious misconduct<\/a>
* 2.\u00a0Willful disobedience or insubordination<\/a>
* 3.\u00a0Gross and habitual neglect of duties<\/a>
* 4.\u00a0Fraud or willful breach of trust<\/a>
* 5.\u00a0Loss of trust and confidence<\/a>
* 6.\u00a0Commission of a crime or offense<\/a>
* 7.\u00a0Analogous causes<\/a>
* Due Process in termination cases<\/a>

Authorized causes:<\/strong>
* 1.\u00a0Installation of labor-saving devices<\/a>
* 2.\u00a0Redundancy<\/a>
* 3.\u00a0Retrenchment or downsizing<\/a>
* 4.\u00a0Closure or Cessation of Operation<\/a>
* 5.\u00a0Disease<\/a>
\u00a0* Separation pay<\/a>

Others<\/strong>:
* At-will employment<\/a>
* Probationary employment<\/a>
* Suspension of probationary period<\/a>
* Unemployment insurance or involuntary separation benefits<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>TITLE II. Retirement from the Service<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Book VII. Transitory and Final Provisions<\/a><\/strong> [Full Text: Arts. 303-317<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>TITLE I. Penal Provisions<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>TITLE II. Prescription of Offenses and Claims<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>TITLE III. Transitory and Final Provisions<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, AS AMENDED A DECREE INSTITUTING A LABOR CODE THEREBY REVISING AND CONSOLIDATING LABOR AND SOCIAL LAWS TO AFFORD PROTECTION TO LABOR, PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND INSURE INDUSTRIAL PEACE BASED ON SOCIAL JUSTICE Preliminary Title [Full Text: Arts. 1-11] * Chapter I. General Provisions SUMMARY:* Glossary * Chapter II. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[371],"tags":[280,87,405,138,133,244,1431,139,1430],"class_list":["post-5912","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hr-and-labor","tag-department-of-labor-and-employment","tag-employees","tag-employers","tag-employment","tag-labor","tag-labor-code","tag-labor-code-of-the-philippines","tag-labor-relations","tag-presidential-decree-no-442"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pnl-law.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5912","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pnl-law.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pnl-law.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pnl-law.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pnl-law.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5912"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/pnl-law.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5912\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8301,"href":"https:\/\/pnl-law.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5912\/revisions\/8301"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pnl-law.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5912"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pnl-law.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5912"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pnl-law.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5912"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}