The Labor Code of the Philippines is a legal code that establishes labour practices and employment standards, including hiring, working conditions, wages, and employee benefits, to protect workers' rights.
The answer depends on your claims and willingness to pursue litigation. If your claims are strong and you are invested in the litigation process, it can be very “worth it” to feel you are standing up for accountability, getting compensation for your injuries, and incentivizing the company to change its ways.
A written complaint to OSPI must include the following information: A description the conduct or incident—use facts (what, who and when) An explanation of why you believe unlawful discrimination has taken place. Your name and contact information, including a mailing address.
Complaints under state law must be filed within 180 days of the date you became aware you were being discriminated against or the date of the alleged illegal act. You may file a complaint with the Commission by calling (804) 225-2292, visiting the office at 900 E.
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.
Examples of Employment Discrimination Failure to hire. Harassment. Quid pro quo: Conditioning employment or promotion on sexual favors. Hostile Work Environment: Continuous actions and comments based on protected characteristics that create an uncomfortable and hostile workplace. Job assignment. Compensation.
Article 15: Equality before the law – Women and men are equal before the law. Women have the legal right to enter contracts, own property, and choose their place of residence. Article 16: Marriage and family – Women have equal rights with men in matters related to marriage and family relations.
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.
However, discrimination is a state of mind and, therefore, notoriously hard to prove. Sophisticated employers are well aware that discrimination is illegal. Thus, most cases are established through circumstantial evidence.
Article II, Section 11 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution declares that “the State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights.” It also specifies that no person shall be denied equal protection of laws and that Congress shall prioritize the enactment of measures that protect ...