Plaintiff seeks to recover damages from her employer for employment discrimination and sexual harassment. Plaintiff states in her complaint that the acts of the defendant are so outrageous that punitive damages are due up to and including attorney fees.
Workplace Discrimination In The Philippines In King
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Employers cannot also discriminate against an employee for having given or being about to give testimony. Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act (Republic Act No. 10911): Prohibits discrimination on account of age such as declining employment application because of age.
SEC. 7. Penalty. – Any violation of this Act shall be punished with a fine of not less than fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) but not more than five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00), or imprisonment of not less than three (3) months but not more than two (2) years, or both, at the discretion of the court.
Labour Code and the Magna Carta for Women (Republic Act No. 9710): Employers are legally prohibited from engaging in any form of discrimination against female employees based solely on their gender concerning employment terms and conditions. (Labour Code of the Philippines, Art. 135).
Report workplace discrimination Report discrimination to the EEOC. Use the EEOC's public portal to follow the complaint process. Submit an online inquiry. Schedule an interview with someone from the EEOC.
Evidence takes several forms. It includes your testimony, which is the very first evidence gathered by EEOC. It also includes written materials such as evaluations, notes by your employer, letters, memos, and the like. You will be asked to provide any documents you may have that relate to your case.
What to Ask for in a Discrimination Settlement Lost Wages and Benefits. Emotional Distress and Mental Anguish. Legal Fees and Court Costs. Punitive Damages. Job Reinstatement or Policy Changes. Understand Your Worth. Gather Strong Evidence. Be Ready to Compromise.
Basic rules keep your letter to the point. You need to give enough detail for your employer to be able to investigate your complaint properly. keep to the facts. never use abusive or offensive language. explain how you felt about the behaviour you are complaining about but don't use emotive language.
Employees have the legal right to file complaints against former employers for violations of labor laws. Complaints can be filed with DOLE or the NLRC, depending on the nature of the dispute. Proper documentation and timely filing are essential to ensure that employees' rights are upheld under Philippine labor law.
282 Termination by Employer. — An employer may terminate an employment for any of the following causes: (a) Serious misconduct or willful disobedience by the employee of the lawful orders of his employer or representative in connection with his work.
2. Government Agencies and Jurisdictions A. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) B. National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) C. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) D. Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) E. Office of the Ombudsman. A. Consumer Complaints. B. Labor Complaints. C. Corporate Misconduct.