Declaration of Policy
- Full protection and equality of employment opportunities for workers in the movie and television industry.
- Recognition of workers' contributions to nation-building.
- Promotion of decent work, social protection, right to self-organization, collective bargaining.
- Regular review of working conditions to ensure gainful employment, decent income, and protection from abuse and hazardous conditions.
Coverage
- Applies to all workers in the movie and television industry regardless of role, position, or status.
Definitions
- Employer or Principal: Any person or entity hiring workers.
- Force Majeure: Unforeseeable event interrupting production.
- Lock-in: Requirement for workers to stay 24+ hours continuously at workplace.
- Movie and Television Industry: Production, distribution, exhibition for commercial purposes including digital platforms.
- Worker: Employee or independent contractor.
- Workplace: Any location under control where production occurs and workers must attend.
Protection of Workers
- Employers must protect workers in terms of hours, wages, benefits, health, safety, and working conditions; compliance with Labor Code and relevant laws is mandatory.
Agreement or Employment Contract
- Contract must be executed before work begins, in understandable language.
- Contract contents include job position/status, description, term, compensation details, authorized deductions, work hours, grievance mechanisms.
Non-Discrimination
- No discrimination based on contracts with other productions unless exclusivity is specified and reasonable.
- Prohibits discrimination on race, color, descent, ethnic origin, or religion.
Hours of Work
- Standard 8 hours/day, max 14 hours/day, max 60 hours/week.
- Special provisions for minors following child protection laws.
- First 2 hours of special effects makeup excluded from working hours.
- Includes waiting time, work during pre/post-production, travel to out-of-town shoots unless personal benefit gained.
- Cancellation less than 8 hours before requires compensation unless due to force majeure.
- Minimum 10 hours rest between workdays including lock-in shoots.
- Overtime and night shift differential payable unless higher compensation agreed.
Transportation Expenses
- Employer must provide transport or reimburse expenses for out-of-town projects unless contract states higher compensation.
Wages
- Minimum wages comply with regional minimum.
- Timely payment directly to worker.
- No unauthorized wage deductions; payslips required detailing payments and deductions.
Social Security and Welfare Benefits
- Mandatory coverage under SSS, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth.
- Employers may provide additional benefits.
- Independent contractors responsible for their own contributions.
Basic Necessities
- Employers to provide nutritious meals respecting health and religion.
- Safe drinking water and accessible sanitary facilities including PWD-friendly toilets.
- Separate dressing rooms with secure storage.
- Safe, ventilated holding areas with emergency exits.
- Free, safe accommodation for out-of-town work.
- Safety officers and emergency vehicles during production.
Standard of Treatment
- No abuse, harassment, physical violence, or acts degrading dignity.
- Policies against sexual harassment aligned with applicable laws.
- Procedures for resolving sexual harassment conflicts required.
Health and Safety
- Compliance with occupational safety laws mandatory.
- DOLE notification of production location and schedule required.
- Joint liability for violations by employer, contractor, or subcontractor.
- Risk assessment and hazard control by safety officers.
- DOLE to provide manuals through stakeholder consultation.
Upskilling and Reskilling
- TESDA to develop and implement continuous skill upgrading and training programs for workers.
Employment of Minors
- Strict adherence to laws protecting minors (RA 7610 and RA 9231).
Insurance
- Employers must provide insurance for work-related accidents or death at no cost to workers.
Duties and Responsibilities of Employers
- Comply with occupational safety and health laws.
- Promote safe, healthy working conditions.
- Provide first aid and medical services.
- Engage only trained workers.
- Inform workers about hazards.
- Assess safety of sets and locations; implement remedies.
- Address environmental and structural hazards.
- Ensure use of safety equipment.
- Provide safety information including emergency contacts.
- Conduct short daily safety meetings before shooting.
Right to Self-organization and Collective Bargaining
- Workers may form or join labor organizations for collective bargaining and lawful concerted activities.
Contractor and Subcontractor
- DOLE rules on contracting apply.
- Prohibition of illegal labor contracting, with penalties including registration cancellation.
Settlement of Disputes
- Unresolved grievances after conciliation/mediation go to appropriate agency.
- Independent contractor disputes go to trial courts.
Movie and Television Industry Tripartite Council
- Composed of government, employers, and workers' representatives.
- Forum for consultation on policies and programs under labor law.
Penalties
- Fines: P100,000 (1st offense), P200,000 (2nd), P500,000 (3rd+ offenses).
- Fines for entities imposed on responsible officers.
- Does not preclude other legal penalties.
Rights to Remuneration
- Workers' intellectual property rights in performances protected under IP Code.
- Possible transfer of rights by agreement.
- Additional remuneration for subsequent use or broadcasting unless agreed otherwise.
Information and Education Campaign
- Implemented by IPOPHL, DOLE, PIA, and others on IP rights protection for workers.
Effect on Existing Company Policies/Contracts
- Minimum benefits do not diminish better existing terms or legal benefits.
Implementing Rules and Regulations
- DOLE Secretary to issue rules within 90 days of effectivity in consultation with stakeholders.
Suppletory Clause
- Labor Code and related laws apply supplementally.
Construction in Favor of Labor
- Doubts in interpretation resolved in favor of workers.
Separability Clause
- Unconstitutional provisions do not affect the rest of the law.
Repealing Clause
- Laws inconsistent with this Act are repealed or amended accordingly.
Effectivity
- Takes effect 15 days after publication in Official Gazette or newspaper.