Book VI — Post-Employment
Article 283
PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available
ELI5— what this means for you
Your employer can let you go for business reasons (retrenchment, automation, closure) — but must give you written notice at least 1 month before AND pay separation pay (usually 1 month per year of service). No notice + no separation pay = illegal.
Key point
Authorized causes = 1 month advance notice + separation pay. Both required.
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