Labor Rights
Can your boss fire you without notice in the Philippines?
The Labor Code's 'just cause' and 'authorized cause' rules explained — and what separation pay you're entitled to.
Issue No. 001 · Manifesto
Naniniwala kami na ang bawat Pilipino ay may karapatang mabasa at maunawaan ang mga batas na namamahala sa kanila — nang walang bayad.
Philippine law, explained in plain language. Know your rights before you ever need them.
We carry this out by
- Publishing law online, free for everyone.
- Creating guides that are easy to read and understand.
- Using new technology to make finding the law easier.
Know your rights.
All categories →CHAPTER I
The Constitution
Ang Saligang Batas
Your fundamental rights as a Filipino citizen — free speech, due process, equal protection, and more.
CHAPTER II
Labor Rights
Mga Karapatan ng Manggagawa
Minimum wage, overtime pay, termination rules, 13th month, and DOLE complaint process.
CHAPTER III
Tenant Rights
Karapatan ng Nangungupahan
Eviction rules, rent increase limits, deposit return, and Rent Control Act coverage.
CHAPTER IV
Women & Children
Proteksyon ng Babae at Bata
VAWC protection orders, Safe Spaces Act, anti-trafficking law, and child abuse remedies.
CHAPTER V
Election Laws
Batas sa Halalan
Voter registration, prohibited acts, campaign finance rules, and how to file an election complaint.
CHAPTER VI
For OFWs
Para sa mga OFW
POEA contracts, OWWA benefits, absentee voting, and what to do when employers abroad violate your rights.
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Ask in plain Filipino or English. We'll point you to the right law.
This week's essentials.
All guides →Tenant Rights
What the Rent Control Act actually covers — and what it doesn't
RA 9653 applies only to units below ₱10,000/month in Metro Manila.
Women & Children
How to file a VAWC case: step by step
From the barangay to the RTC — the full process under RA 9262.
For OFWs
OFW rights when your employer withholds your passport
Passport confiscation is illegal under Philippine and international law.
Election Laws
Your right to vote abroad: OFW absentee voting explained
COMELEC registration deadlines, requirements, and how to cast your vote.
Labor Rights
Can your boss fire you without notice in the Philippines?
The Labor Code's 'just cause' and 'authorized cause' rules explained — and what separation pay you're entitled to.
Tenant Rights
What the Rent Control Act actually covers — and what it doesn't
RA 9653 applies only to units below ₱10,000/month in Metro Manila.
Women & Children
How to file a VAWC case: step by step
From the barangay to the RTC — the full process under RA 9262.
For OFWs
OFW rights when your employer withholds your passport
Passport confiscation is illegal under Philippine and international law.
Election Laws
Your right to vote abroad: OFW absentee voting explained
COMELEC registration deadlines, requirements, and how to cast your vote.
Para sa OFW
Your rights don't stop at the airport.
Philippine law follows you abroad. Know your protections as an OFW — from POEA contracts to OWWA benefits to absentee voting.
OFW Rights GuideSaudi Arabia
POEA rules, kafala system, and OWWA repatriation assistance
UAE & Dubai
Contract enforcement, free zone employment, and embassy resources
Hong Kong
Domestic helper contracts, rest day rights, and MAID tribunal process
Singapore
MOM regulations, levy waivers, and Fair Consideration Framework
Japan
Specified Skilled Worker visa, JITCO rules, and employer obligations
Kuwait
Labor law reforms, domestic worker protections, and POLO Manila