QuestionsQuestions (Commonwealth Act No. 444)
It requires that the legal working day for any person employed by another be not more than eight hours daily.
No. The time during which the laborer is not working and can leave the working place and rest completely shall not be counted.
It applies to all persons employed in any industry or occupation, whether public or private.
Farm laborers; laborers who prefer to be paid on piece work basis; domestic servants and persons in the personal service of another; and members of the family of the employer working for him.
In cases of actual or impending emergencies caused by serious accidents, fire, flood, typhoon, earthquake, epidemic, or other disaster/calamity to prevent loss of life/property or imminent danger to public safety; or urgent work on the machine/equipment/installations to avoid serious loss the employer would otherwise suffer; or other just cause of similar nature.
Employees are entitled to compensation at the same rate as their regular wages/salary plus at least 25% additional for the overtime work.
It empowers the Government to establish rules and regulations for the operation of plants and factories and to determine the wages to be paid the laborers.
It prohibits compelling employees to work during Sundays and legal holidays unless they are paid an additional sum of at least 25% of their regular remuneration; exceptions apply to public utilities providing public services such as gas, electricity, power, water, or transportation/communication.
At least 25% additional on top of the employee’s regular remuneration.
The Secretary of Labor may grant exemptions from Sections 2 and 3 in the interest of the public, or if justifiable due to the organization/nature of the work, lack/insufficiency of competent laborers in a locality, need for relieving laborers under certain conditions, or other exceptional circumstances/conditions of the industry.
They must be paid at least 25% in addition to their regular salaries or wages for the time in excess of eight hours.
Any such agreement or contract is null and void ab initio.
A fine of not more than 1,000 pesos, or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both.
Acts numbered 4123 and 4242 of the former Philippine Legislature.
It takes effect upon its approval.
No. Under Section 6, any contract contrary to the Act is null and void ab initio.
No. If the workers fall under the specific exemptions enumerated in Section 2, the Act’s coverage does not apply to them as provided by the law.