Prohibition of Gender Discrimination in Employment

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Republic Act No. 6725: Prohibition of Gender Discrimination in Employment

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Prohibition of Gender Discrimination in Employment

Law: Republic Act No. 6725

Decision Date: Mar 12, 1989

Republic Act No. 6725 amends the Labor Code to strengthen the prohibition on discrimination against women in terms and conditions of employment, making it unlawful for employers to discriminate based on sex in terms of compensation, promotion, and training opportunities, with criminal liability and separate legal actions for money claims and damages.

Law Summary

Acts Constituting Discrimination

Payment disparities where women receive lesser wages, salaries, or other benefits than men for work of equal value.
Favoring male employees over women in promotions, training, study, and scholarship opportunities solely because of sex.

Criminal Liability and Remedies

Willful violations can result in criminal penalties under Articles 288 and 289 of the Labor Code.
Criminal prosecution does not prevent the aggrieved employee from pursuing separate civil claims for money, damages, or other affirmative relief.
Both criminal and civil actions may proceed independently.

Authority to Issue Implementing Guidelines

The Secretary of Labor and Employment is empowered to promulgate guidelines to ensure proper implementation of the law.
Guidelines shall align with accepted domestic and international practices and standards.

Effectivity

The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in at least two national newspapers of general circulation.

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