We provide comprehensive legal guidance and practical solutions to businesses and employers navigating the complex landscape of labor and employment laws and regulations in the Philippines. With a deep understanding of the intricacies and evolving nature of Philippine labor laws, our practice is dedicated to ensuring that our clients are equipped to make informed decisions, mitigate risks and achieve favorable outcomes in the realm of workplace relations.

We have guided and advised both local and international clients in compliance with labor standards including, among others, the following areas:

1. Employment Contracts and Independent Contractor Agreements: Our team assists clients in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment contracts and independent contractor agreements, ensuring to mitigate the risk of worker misclassification and that the terms of each contract align with relevant Philippine labor laws and industry standards.
2. Employee Handbooks and Codes of Conduct. Our team also drafts and reviews Employee Handbooks and Codes of Conduct to assist employers in developing and maintaining effective internal policies that adhere to current labor laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
3. Workplace Health and Safety: Our team offers comprehensive advice on creating and maintaining a safe work environment, guiding clients through compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) in the Philippines.
4. Discrimination and Harassment Claims: Our team provides strategic counsel to employers dealing with discrimination and harassment issues, helping them understand their rights and obligations and guiding them in their response to complaints and in conduct of investigations.
5. Data Privacy. Our team is committed to providing comprehensive legal guidance to employers in ensuring full compliance with Philippine data protection laws while fostering a transparent and secure work environment. This includes crafting privacy policies, consent forms, and employee notices that align with the Data Privacy Act and Advisory Opinions of the National Privacy Commission.
6. Employee Compensation and Benefits. Our team provides assistance to employers in designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive employee benefit plans, and ensures that these plans align with legal requirements and industry best practices. Our expertise covers wage disputes, overtime claims, minimum wage violations, and other wage and hour issues.
7. Termination and Severance: Our team offers strategic counsel to businesses regarding global reductions in workforce, internal reorganization and redundancy processes, mass termination, and severance packages, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and minimizing potential liabilities.

Contact Person:

Rashel Ann C. Pomoy