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Minimum Wage Increases in Various Regions
New Order or Decree
Authors: Emerico O. de Guzman, Of Counsel, and Franchesca Abigail C. Gesmundo, Senior Associate – Angara Abello Concepcion Regala and Cruz Law Office
The Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board of three regions issued wage orders increasing the minimum wage in their respective jurisdictions, summarized as follows:
- For the National Capital Region: An increase of PHP 40.00, with the new minimum wage rates now ranging from PHP 573.00 to PHP 610.00, effective as of July 16, 2023.
- For Region IV-A: An increase of PHP 35.00 to PHP 89.00, depending on the locality, with the new wage rates ranging from PHP 385.00 to PHP 520.00, effective as of September 18, 2023; and
- For Region VII: An increase of PHP 33.00, leading to a minimum wage rate ranging from PHP 415.00 to PHP 468.00, effective as of October 1, 2023.
Supplemental Guidelines on Mental Health and Prevention and Control of Diseases
New Order or Decree
Authors: Emerico O. de Guzman, Of Counsel, and Franchesca Abigail C. Gesmundo, Senior Associate – Angara Abello Concepcion Regala and Cruz Law Office
On September 15, 2023, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued four different Labor Advisories on implementation of mental health programs and prevention and control of cancer, tuberculosis, and HIV in the workplace. The Labor Advisories guide employers on access to health services, encourage various work accommodations and arrangements for affected employees (e.g., paid leave benefits, flexible work arrangements), and emphasize the confidentiality requirements.
Additionally, the Labor Advisories mandate inclusion of reporting requirements for cancer, tuberculosis, and HIV in the Annual Medical Report Form for submission to the DOLE office with jurisdiction over the employer’s place of business.