Title
Reorganizing the National Labor Relations Commission
Law
Executive Order No. 47
Decision Date
Sep 10, 1986
Executive Order No. 47 reorganizes the National Labor Relations Commission in the Philippines to professionalize labor dispute settlement and remove sectoral interests, specifying its composition, functions, qualifications, headquarters, branches, salaries, and repealing or modifying inconsistent laws, with immediate effect upon publication in the Official Gazette.
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Headquarters and Regional Branches

  • The main office of the NLRC is located in Metropolitan Manila.
  • Branches are established corresponding to each regional office of the Ministry of Labor and Employment.
  • Each branch is staffed by an appropriate number of Labor Arbiters to ensure effective operation.
  • Each regional branch is headed by an Executive Labor Arbiter.

Appointment, Qualifications, and Terms

  • Commissioners must have at least five years of experience in labor-management relations and be members of the bar.
  • Executive Labor Arbiters and Labor Arbiters require at least two years of relevant experience and must also be members of the bar.
  • Commissioners are appointed by the President for six-year terms and may be reappointed.
  • Staggered initial terms for first appointees: six commissioners serve six years, three serve four years, and three serve two years.
  • Vacancies are filled only for the unexpired term.
  • Executive Labor Arbiters and Labor Arbiters are appointed by the President and governed by Civil Service laws.
  • Staff and employees of the Commission and its regional branches are appointed by the Minister and are subject to Civil Service regulations.

Salaries

  • Commissioners receive an annual salary of not less than 87,000 pesos.
  • Labor Arbiters receive an annual salary of not less than 72,000 pesos.

Repeal and Effectivity

  • All inconsistent laws, orders, issuances, and regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.
  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance by the President.

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