In the Philippines, the right to resign from employment is generally accepted under the principle of voluntary employment, wherein employees are allowed to terminate their employment at any time, provided they comply with legal and contractual obligations.
Prohibition of Illegal Dismissals Even under a fixed-term contract, employees cannot be dismissed without just or authorized cause. The employer is required to follow due process before terminating employment, even if the employee is on a short-term contract.
ENDO or end of the contract is the term used for contractualization of workers in the Philippines. As differentiated from a regular employee, a contractual worker serves a particular company for a limited period that is anchored on a project (project-based) or fixed-term, most often not exceeding six months.
Under Philippine law, an employee may only be lawfully terminated when there are just or authorized causes and following compliance with the prescribed procedure.
The Contractor/Consultant must serve a written notice to the Procuring Entity of its intention to terminate the contract at least thirty (30) calendar days before its intended termination.
In the Philippines, the right to resign from employment is generally accepted under the principle of voluntary employment, wherein employees are allowed to terminate their employment at any time, provided they comply with legal and contractual obligations.
The Contractor/Consultant must serve a written notice to the Procuring Entity of its intention to terminate the contract at least thirty (30) calendar days before its intended termination.
Generally, a party may not unilaterally terminate a contract, unless there is a stipulation providing for such right in the contract.
What information should be included? The names and contact information of both parties involved in the contract. The date when the contract was signed and its original duration. The reason for terminating the contract, if necessary. The specific date when the contract will end.
Ideally, you should notify the contractor in writing and keep a copy for your records. A generous notice period allows the contractor to prepare for the transition, complete any ongoing tasks, and leave with a positive view of the company.