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- All inconsistent laws, orders, issuances, and regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.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.