· Not an official government website

BatasKo

Ang Batas, Sa Simpleng Salita — your rights, finally explained.

Book VI — Post-Employment

Article 288

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

ELI5— what this means for you

Any person who violates the Labor Code can be fined ₱1,000 to ₱10,000 per violation AND imprisoned for 3 months to 3 years. For corporations, the actual officer responsible — not just the company — faces the penalty personally.

Key point

Labor Code violations = fine + imprisonment. Corporate officers are personally liable.

Related guides

RELATED RIGHTS

Legal disclaimer: BatasKo provides general legal information, not legal advice. For advice on your specific employment situation, consult a licensed Filipino lawyer or the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) at pao.gov.ph.