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Book III — Conditions of Employment

Article 116

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

ELI5— what this means for you

Your employer cannot withhold your wages, make unauthorized deductions, or force you to buy from the company store. Your salary must be paid in full, on time, in cash or bank transfer. Withholding wages as 'punishment' is illegal.

Key point

No unauthorized wage deductions. Wages must be paid in full and on time.

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