Issues in the Philippines (Unemployment and Underemployment).pptx
Dole batas kasambahay
1. Department of Labor and Employment
Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns
BATAS KASAMBAHAYBATAS KASAMBAHAY
Republic Act No. 10361Republic Act No. 10361
3. TimelineTimeline
RA 10361 −
Signing: 18 January 2013
Publication: 25 January 2013
Effectivity: 10 February 2013
IRR −
Signing: 9 May 2013
Publication: 19 May 2013
Effectivity: 4 June 2013
4. How long did it take Congress to pass theHow long did it take Congress to pass the
law?law?
16 years to pass the Batas Kasambahay
The last legislation was in 1993 (19 years
ago). This was Republic Act No. 7655 (An
Act Increasing the Minimum Wage of
Househelpers)
5. Development and InitiativesDevelopment and Initiatives
2010 − The President, in his first SONA,
called for legislation to benefit domestic
workers
2011 − Adoption of ILO Convention 189
(Decent Work for Domestic Workers)
Philippines chaired the two-year
double discussion on the Convention
and Recommendation
6. Development and InitiativesDevelopment and Initiatives
2012 − President Aquino ratified the
Convention and Senate concurred
2013 − It took only two years for
Congress to pass law on domestic
workers
7. Administrative Order No. 207Administrative Order No. 207
BWSC −
Program Manager to ensure effective
implementation of Batas Kasambahay and
its IRR
Take the lead in facilitating the promotion
of the law’s social aspect and in advancing
the welfare of the Kasambahay, esp.
working children
8. Administrative Order No. 207Administrative Order No. 207
Coordinate with DSWD and other
agencies in the conduct of rescue and
rehabilitation of Kasambahay and in
monitoring children under foster family
arrangement
Submit quarterly reports to the Secretary
on the progress of the implementation of
the Batas Kasambahay
10. Refers to any person engaged in
domestic work within an
employment relationship
Definition of KasambahayDefinition of Kasambahay
11. CoverageCoverage
General househelp
Yaya
Cook
Gardener
Laundry person
Person who regularly performs domestic work in one
household on an occupational basis
12. Not coveredNot covered
Service providers
Family drivers
Children under foster family arrangement
Person who performs work occasionally or
sporadically and not on an occupational
basis
13. Employment of Children as KasambahayEmployment of Children as Kasambahay
Employable age:
Fifteen (15) years old and above
Conditions:
Hours of work - 8 hours per day
40 hours per week
No work 10 pm - 6 am
No hazardous work
Access to education and training
15. Cost of HiringCost of Hiring
Employer pays the cost of hiring, whether
hired thru PEA
Kasambahay shall NOT be charged of any
recruitment or finder’s fees
Employer pays for deployment expenses
exception: employer may recover the
deployment costs when kasambahay
leaves w/o justifiable reason w/n 6 mos.
16. Pre-employment requirementsPre-employment requirements
Medical or health certificate issued by a
local government health officer
Barangay and police clearance
NBI clearance
Authenticated birth certificate, voter’s
identification card, baptismal record, or
passport showing the kasambahay’s age.
NOTE: The cost shall be paid by the prospective
employer or PEA
17. Employment contractEmployment contract
Requirement of employment contract
written in language understood by
employer and kasambahay
If Kasambahay is below 18 yrs. old, contract
shall be signed by parent or guardian
Upon request, Punong Barangay shall read
and explain contents of contract
18. Contents of Employment ContractContents of Employment Contract
Duties and responsibilities
Period of employment
Compensation
Authorized deductions
Hours of work
Rest days and allowable leaves
Board, lodging and medical attention
Agreements on deployment expenses
Loan agreement
Termination of employment
Any other lawful condition
19. Mandatory benefitsMandatory benefits
Monthly minimum wage
Daily rest period of 8 hours
Weekly rest period
5 days annual SIL with pay
13th
month pay
SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG benefits
20. Monthly minimum wageMonthly minimum wage
National Capital Region - P2,500.00
Cities and 1st class - P2,000.00
municipalities
Other municipalities - P1,500.00
21. SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG coverageSSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG coverage
After one (1) month from employment
Payment of premium contributions
If monthly wage is less than P5,000.00,
employer will pay.
If monthly wage is P5,000.00 or more,
kasambahay will pay his/her share in
the premium contributions.
22. Payment of WagesPayment of Wages
In cash, at least once a month
No payment by promissory note, voucher,
coupon, token, ticket, chit
Provide Kasambahay with PAYSLIP every
pay day containing the amount paid and
all deductions made, if any
23. Other rights and privilegesOther rights and privileges
Standard of Treatment
Board, lodging, and medical attendance
Right to Privacy
Access to communication facilities
Access to education and training
24. Other rights and privilegesOther rights and privileges
Right to be provided a copy of the
employment contract
Right to Certificate of Employment
Freedom from employer’s interference on
wage disposal
Right to form, join or assist labor organization
Right to terminate employment
Right to exercise own beliefs and cultural
practices
25. Provisions protecting employersProvisions protecting employers
Require pre-employment documents prior to
employment
Recover deployment expenses
Forfeit the 15-day unpaid salary should
Kasambahay leave without any justifiable
reason
Terminate the employment on justifiable
grounds.
Demand replacement
Prohibit Kasambahay from publicly disclosing
information of the employer
26. Causes for termination byCauses for termination by KasambahayKasambahay
Verbal or emotional abuse
Inhuman treatment including physical abuse
Commission of crime or offense
Violation of the terms and conditions of
contract and other standards
Any disease prejudicial to the health of
Kasambahay, employer, or member/s of the
household
Other analogous causes
27. Causes for termination by EmployerCauses for termination by Employer
Misconduct or willful disobedience of lawful order in
connection with the work
Gross or habitual neglect or inefficiency in
performance of duties
Fraud or willful breach of trust
Commission of a crime or offense against the employer
or member of the family
Violation of the terms and conditions of employment
contract and other standards
Any disease prejudicial to the health of Kasambahay,
employer, or member/s of the household
Other analogous causes
28. Entitlements ofEntitlements of kasambahaykasambahay unjustlyunjustly
dismissed by the employerdismissed by the employer
a.Outright payment of earned wage
b.Indemnity benefit in the form of wage
equivalent to 15 days work
29. Liabilities ofLiabilities of kasambahaykasambahay who leaves thewho leaves the
employer without justifiable reasonemployer without justifiable reason
a. Forfeiture of wage equivalent to 15 days
work
b. Reimbursement of deployment expenses,
if the employment contract is terminated
within six (6) months from employment
30. Liability of Private Employment AgenciesLiability of Private Employment Agencies
jointly and solidarily liable with the
principal employer for any unpaid
wage, wage-related benefits, and
other benefits due the kasambahay
31. Responsibilities of PEAsResponsibilities of PEAs
a. Ensure that kasambahay is not charged
recruitment or placement fees
b. Ensure that employment agreement stipulates the
prescribed terms and conditions of employment
c. Provide pre-employment orientation briefing
d. Keep copies of employment contracts
e. Assist the kasambahay on complaints against
employers
f. Cooperate with government in rescue operations
involving abused or exploited kasambahay.
32. Registration System for KasambahayRegistration System for Kasambahay
Duty of employer to register the
Kasambahay in the Barangay where his/her
residence is located
Punong Barangay is responsible for the
Registry of Kasambahay
Disclosure of information shall be subject to
RA 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012)
33. Rescue and Rehabilitation of AbusedRescue and Rehabilitation of Abused
KasambahayKasambahay
Rescue by municipal/city social welfare officer in
coordination with barangay officials and law
enforcement personnel
Rehabilitation services by Local Social Welfare &
Dev’t Offices (LSWDOs):
Temporary shelter
Counselling
Free legal services
Medical or psychological services
Livelihood and skills training
34. Mechanism for settlement of disputesMechanism for settlement of disputes
All labor-related disputes shall be filed at
DOLE Regional Office
DOLE – RO shall exhaust all conciliation
and mediation efforts before decision is
rendered
35. Unlawful actsUnlawful acts
a. Employment of children below 15 years old
b. Requiring deposits for loss or damage
c. Placing the kasambahay under debt
bondage
d. Interference in disposal of wages
e. Withholding of wages
f. Assignment to non-household work
g. Charging another household for
temporarily performed tasks
36. Penalties for unlawful actsPenalties for unlawful acts
punishable with administrative fine
from P10,000 to P40,000 to be
imposed by the DOLE Regional
Offices.
37. Other remedies for unlawful actsOther remedies for unlawful acts
The aggrieved party may file the
appropriate civil or criminal action
before the regular courts.