Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 8188)
Republic Act No. 8188 aims to increase the penalty and impose double indemnity for violations related to the prescribed increases or adjustments in wage rates, amending Section 12 of Republic Act No. 6727 (Wage Rationalization Act).
Section 12 of Republic Act No. 6727 is amended by Republic Act No. 8188.
They shall be punished by a fine of not less than P25,000 and not more than P100,000, or imprisonment of not less than two years and not more than four years, or both such fine and imprisonment at the court's discretion.
No, any person convicted under this Act shall not be entitled to the benefits provided under the Probation Law.
Double indemnity means the employer is ordered to pay an amount equivalent to double the unpaid benefits owing to the employees.
No, payment of indemnity shall not absolve the employer from the criminal liability imposed under this Act.
The responsible officers include, but are not limited to, the president, vice-president, chief executive officer, general manager, managing director, or partner of the corporation, trust, firm, partnership, association, or other entity.
In case of violation by such entities, the penalty of imprisonment shall be imposed upon the entity's responsible officers.
It took effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Yes, all laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.