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Am I Entitled to 13th Month Pay If I Resigned?
Yes, resigned employees are entitled to pro-rated 13th month pay under PD 851. The formula is total basic salary earned divided by 12.
Employee Attendance and Timekeeping: Philippine Rules and Best Practices
Complete guide to attendance and timekeeping rules in the Philippines — legal requirements under the Labor Code, DTR documentation, grace periods, absence handling, overtime tracking, and DOLE record-keeping standards.
How to Check Your PhilHealth Contribution Online
Check your PhilHealth contributions online through the PhilHealth Member Portal at memberinquiry.philhealth.gov.ph or the EPRS portal for employers.
How to Check Your SSS Contribution Online (2026)
Check your SSS contributions online through the My.SSS portal at my.sss.gov.ph. You need your SSS number and a registered account to view your records.
Are Contractual Employees Entitled to Benefits?
Yes. Contractual employees in the Philippines are entitled to the same statutory benefits as regular employees — 13th month, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and leave.
How to Compute Daily Rate From Monthly Salary (Philippines)
Daily rate = monthly salary × 12 ÷ total working days per year. Common divisors: 313 (holidays + rest days paid), 303 (holidays), 261 (working days only).
DOLE Labor Inspection: What Philippine Employers Must Prepare
Complete guide to DOLE labor inspections — what triggers an inspection, documents to prepare, common violations and penalties, and how to ensure compliance with Philippine labor standards.
How to Handle Employee AWOL in the Philippines
AWOL alone is not automatic grounds for dismissal. Abandonment requires absence without valid reason AND clear intent to sever employment. The twin notice rule still applies.
What Records Must Philippine Employers Keep? (DOLE Requirements)
Philippine employers must keep payroll records and DTRs for at least 3 years. Here are the 6 record categories DOLE inspectors check and how to organize them.
How to File BIR 1601-C Monthly Withholding Tax Return
BIR Form 1601-C is the monthly withholding tax return on compensation. Due by the 10th (eFPS) or 15th (manual) of the following month. File via eFPS or eBIR Forms.
What Is the 30-Day Rule for Final Pay? (DOLE Advisory)
Under DOLE Labor Advisory No. 06-20, employers must release final pay within 30 days from the date of separation or termination of employment.
Government Remittance Deadlines 2026: SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR Calendar
Complete 2026 calendar of government remittance deadlines for Philippine employers — SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR filing and payment schedules, penalties for late remittance, and online portal guides.
Hiring and Onboarding Compliance in the Philippines
Complete guide to hiring and onboarding compliance — pre-employment requirements, employment contract essentials, probationary vs regular employment under Art. 295-296, 201 file setup, and data privacy obligations under RA 10173.
How Many Days of Leave Am I Entitled To? (Philippines)
Philippine employees are entitled to 5 days of Service Incentive Leave (SIL) under Art. 95 of the Labor Code, plus special leaves under various laws.
Maternity Leave in the Philippines: 105 Days Under RA 11210
RA 11210 grants 105 days paid maternity leave for live childbirth, 60 days for miscarriage. Solo parents get 15 extra days. Up to 7 days transferable to the father.
What Is the Minimum Wage in the Philippines? (2026 by Region)
The minimum wage in Metro Manila (NCR) is ₱645/day for non-agriculture workers under Wage Order NCR-25. Rates vary by region.
What Happens If You Miss SSS / PhilHealth / Pag-IBIG Remittance?
Missed government remittance deadlines mean 2% monthly SSS penalties, criminal liability for non-remittance, and Pag-IBIG daily surcharges. Here's the full breakdown.
How Is My Overtime Pay Computed in the Philippines?
Overtime pay in the Philippines is 125% of your hourly rate on ordinary days (Art. 87, Labor Code). Rates increase on rest days, special holidays, and regular holidays.
How to Get Your Pag-IBIG Virtual Card and Check Contributions
Get your Pag-IBIG Virtual Card and check contribution records through the Virtual Pag-IBIG portal at virtualpagibig.com. Here's what you need.
Paternity Leave Philippines: 7 Days Under RA 8187
RA 8187 grants 7 days paid paternity leave to married male employees for the first four deliveries of the legitimate spouse. Non-cumulative, non-convertible.
How to Set Up Payroll for a New Business in the Philippines
Step-by-step guide to setting up payroll in the Philippines — employer registration with SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR, choosing pay frequency, computing your first payroll, and common mistakes to avoid.
Performance Reviews in the Philippines: A Practical Guide for SMEs
How to implement effective performance reviews for Philippine SMEs — review cycle design, rating scales, probationary evaluation under Art. 296, PIP basics, and documentation best practices.
How to Register Your Business With SSS as an Employer
Register with SSS within 30 days of hiring your first employee. Submit SSS Form R-1 online or at any SSS branch with SEC/DTI, BIR, and employee documents.
What Is Regularization and When Should It Happen?
Regularization is the transition from probationary to regular employment. Under Art. 296 of the Labor Code, probation cannot exceed 6 months (180 days).
Can My Employer Deduct From My Salary Without Consent?
Generally no. Art. 113 of the Labor Code prohibits salary deductions without employee consent, with limited exceptions for government contributions and tax.
What Deductions Are Taken From My Salary?
Mandatory salary deductions in the Philippines include SSS (RA 11199), PhilHealth (RA 11223), Pag-IBIG (RA 9679), and withholding tax (TRAIN Law).
Can I Run Payroll Semi-Monthly or Must It Be Monthly?
Philippine Labor Code Art. 103 requires paying employees at least twice a month with intervals not exceeding 16 days. Monthly-only payroll is non-compliant.
Separation Pay in the Philippines: When It's Required and How to Compute
Complete guide to separation pay in the Philippines — authorized causes under Art. 298-299, computation formulas, when separation pay is NOT required, DOLE 30-day notice, and TRAIN Law tax exemption.
Solo Parent Leave: 7 Days Under RA 8972
RA 8972 grants 7 working days of paid parental leave per year to solo parents with a valid Solo Parent ID from DSWD. Expanded by RA 11861 in 2022.
How Much Is My SSS Contribution If I Earn ₱25,000?
For a ₱25,000 monthly salary, your SSS employee share is ₱1,250/month (regular SS ₱1,000 + MPF ₱250). Here's the full breakdown under RA 11199.
13th Month Pay in the Philippines: Computation, Rules, and Worked Examples
Complete guide to 13th month pay in the Philippines — PD 851 rules, the computation formula, what counts as basic salary, tax exemption, pro-rating for new hires, and the December 24 deadline.
Employee Leave Entitlements in the Philippines: Complete 2026 Guide
All mandatory and common leave types for Philippine employees — SIL, maternity, paternity, solo parent, VAWC leave, and more. Includes eligibility, credits, and computation rules.
Employee Termination Due Process in the Philippines: The Complete Employer's Guide
Learn the legal requirements for terminating employees in the Philippines — just causes, authorized causes, twin notice rule, separation pay, and how to avoid illegal dismissal claims.
Final Pay Computation in the Philippines: DOLE Rules, Deadlines, and Checklist
Step-by-step guide to computing final pay in the Philippines — components, DOLE 30-day deadline, pro-rated 13th month, leave conversion, loan deductions, and BIR 2316 requirements.
Holiday Pay Computation in the Philippines: Rates, Rules, and Worked Examples
Learn how to compute holiday pay in the Philippines — regular vs special holidays, multiplier rates, rest day stacking, the day-before-holiday rule, and night shift differential on holidays.
Overtime Pay and Night Shift Differential in the Philippines: Computation Guide
How to compute overtime pay and night shift differential in the Philippines — DOLE multipliers for regular days, rest days, holidays, NSD stacking rules, and worked examples.
Pag-IBIG Contribution Guide 2026: HDMF Rates, Computation, and Benefits
A complete guide to Pag-IBIG (HDMF) contributions in the Philippines for 2026 — contribution rates, salary thresholds, maximum shares, housing loan eligibility, and remittance schedules.
PhilHealth Contribution Guide 2026: Rates, Computation, and Filing
Everything you need to know about PhilHealth contributions in the Philippines for 2026 — the 5% premium rate, salary floor and ceiling, employee-employer split, and filing deadlines.
Probationary Employment in the Philippines: Rules, Regularization, and Common Pitfalls
Everything employers need to know about probationary employment in the Philippines — the 180-day rule, performance standards, regularization deadlines, and how to avoid automatic regularization.
SSS Contribution Table 2026: Complete Guide to Computing SSS Contributions
Complete SSS contribution table for 2026 with all MSC brackets, employee and employer shares, EC, and MPF — updated to the 15% rate effective January 2025 under RA 11199.
Withholding Tax on Compensation in the Philippines: TRAIN Law Guide for 2026
How to compute withholding tax under the TRAIN Law — updated tax brackets, monthly computation steps, non-taxable benefits, year-end annualization, and BIR compliance requirements.
Philippine Payroll Compliance Guide for 2026
A comprehensive guide to payroll compliance in the Philippines — covering BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contribution updates for 2026.
The 201 File in the Philippines: What Every HR Team Needs to Know
Learn what a 201 file is, what documents it should contain, how long to retain it, and how a digital HRIS simplifies 201 file management for Philippine companies.