Bill Type
Long Title
FULL TITLE : AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE SECURITY OF TENURE OF WORKERS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLES 248, 279, 280, 281 AND 288, AND INTRODUCING NEW ARTICLES 106, 106-A, 106-B, 106-C, 106-D, 106-E, 280-A AND 280-B TO PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
Congress Author
Date filed
June 30, 2016
Scope

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. HB00341
FULL TITLE : AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE SECURITY OF TENURE OF WORKERS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLES 248, 279, 280, 281 AND 288, AND INTRODUCING NEW ARTICLES 106, 106-A, 106-B, 106-C, 106-D, 106-E, 280-A AND 280-B TO PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
ABSTRACT : Seeks to recognize subcontracting as a valid business practice but also protects workers from unscrupulous and unnecessary subcontracting, hence it balances legitimate business interests with the need to protect workers from insecure employment conditions.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : VILLARIN, TOM S.
DATE FILED : 2016-06-30
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
NATURE : Welfare
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE
MOTHER BILL: HB06908
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ON 2016-07-26

Abstract

Seeks to recognize subcontracting as a valid business practice but also protects workers from unscrupulous and unnecessary subcontracting, hence it balances legitimate business interests with the need to protect workers from insecure employment conditions

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