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Philippines: Private Sector Employment Act

Legal guidance on workers’ rights, employment types, layoffs, social insurance, and other labor-related matters

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The Philippine economy is expected to improve, solidifying its position as one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia. The Philippines remains an attractive country to do business in due to its relatively low labor costs and a mostly bilingual workforce.


According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Philippines’ employment rate rose to 96.4% in November 2023 from 95.8% in November 2022 and October 2023. The country’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level at 4.2% in October last year. This shows that the government’s initiatives to improve job opportunities and labor conditions have been successful, resulting in a strong labor force participation rate.

The Guide to Employment Law in the Private Sector in the Philippines is designed to provide employers and HR professionals with a comprehensive overview of key aspects of Philippine labor law. It covers the entire employment relationship cycle from hiring to termination and provides information on working terms and conditions, family rights, personnel policies, workplace safety and discrimination. The Guide links to our Global Handbook, which includes Philippine immigration and data privacy information. The Guide also contains information on the employment impact of stock and asset sales.

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