Age Eligibility for Employment
- Permits employment of persons aged 14 to 18 in non-hazardous work as determined by the Secretary of Labor.
- Prohibits age discrimination by employers regarding terms and conditions of employment.
Additional Coverage for Women in Night Work
- Women working in nightclubs, bars, massage clinics, or similar venues are considered employees of such establishments.
- These employees are covered by existing labor and social legislation protections.
Night Work Restrictions for Women
- Women are prohibited from working in industrial undertakings between 10 PM and 6 AM.
- Exceptions may be allowed by the Secretary of Labor through regulations.
Maternity Leave Benefits
- Employers must grant pregnant employees with at least six months of service maternity leave of two weeks pre-delivery and four weeks post-delivery/abortion with full pay.
- Employer may require medical certification for maternity leave.
- Extended leave due to pregnancy-related illness is unpaid unless charged against leave credits.
- Maternity leave pay covers only the first four deliveries following the decree’s effectivity.
- Secretary of Labor may require workplace nurseries.
- Establishments with clinics must provide free family planning services including contraception.
- Labor Department to develop incentive schemes promoting family planning among married workers.
Meal Time and Health Standards for Women Employees
- Employers must provide at least 60 minutes of meal time unless otherwise prescribed.
- Secretary of Labor tasked to establish health and safety standards for women employees.
Repeal of Section 10
- Section 10 of Republic Act No. 679 is repealed without replacement.
Prohibition of Pregnancy and Marriage Discrimination
- Employers cannot require women to remain unmarried as a condition of employment.
- It is unlawful to consider a woman resigned or dismiss her solely on marriage.
- Protection against discrimination or prejudice due to marital status.
Repealing Clause
- All laws or regulations inconsistent with the decree are repealed.
Effectivity
- The provisions of this decree take effect immediately upon promulgation.
Implementing Issuances
- Department of Labor issued rules and regulations to implement this decree.
- Labor Department Order No. 4 declares certain occupations hazardous for young workers, guiding enforcement.