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Act No. 3959: Contractor bond for labor wage payment

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Contractor bond for labor wage payment

Law: Act No. 3959

Decision Date: Dec 2, 1932

A Philippine law mandates that contractors provide a bond guaranteeing the payment of laborers, with full payment prohibited until proof of wage payment is provided, and violation of the law holds both the contractor and owner jointly responsible for payment, while contractors who make false statements can be charged with perjury, and any inconsistent previous acts are repealed.

Law Summary

Liability for Premature Payment Without Affidavit

Employers who pay the contractor the entire contract price without receiving the sworn affidavit are jointly and severally liable with the contractor for the unpaid wages.
For companies or corporations violating this provision, liability falls on the responsible agent, director, manager, or other persons managing or administering the work.

False Affidavit Held as Perjury

Contractors who submit false sworn statements regarding wage payments commit perjury.
Such perjury is punishable under Article 183 of the Revised Penal Code (Act No. 3815).

Repeal of Inconsistent Laws

All prior laws or parts of laws inconsistent with this Act are repealed.

Effectivity

The Act takes effect upon approval on December 2, 1932.

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