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Book III — Conditions of Employment

Article 97

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

ELI5— what this means for you

This article defines the key terms used in the wages chapter: 'employer', 'employee', 'agriculture', 'employ', and most importantly 'wage' — which includes not just cash pay but the fair value of board, lodging, and other facilities the employer provides.

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