Republic Act No. 10757

: The main policy is to enhance the welfare of mine workers by appropriately adjusting their retirement age, recognizing the greater health risks faced by miners as they age.
: The compulsory retirement age for surface mine workers is reduced from 60 years to 50 years.
: Surface mine workers include mill plant workers, electrical, mechanical, and tailings pond personnel.
: The employee is entitled to retirement benefits earned under existing laws and agreements, not less than those specified by the Labor Code, including at least one-half month salary for every year of service in the absence of a retirement plan.
: At least five (5) years of service as an underground or surface mine worker.
: The compulsory retirement age is fifty (50) years or more but not beyond sixty (60) years for underground and surface mine workers.
: No, establishments or operations with not more than ten employees or workers are exempted from this provision.
: Violations are unlawful and subject to penal provisions under Article 302 of the Labor Code.
: The Secretary of Labor and Employment, in consultation with the President of the Social Security System, within 30 days from the Act's effectivity.
: No, nothing in the Act deprives employees of benefits they may be entitled to under RA 1161 and other existing laws or company policies.