The Philippines’ labor laws are pro-employment. The country’s Labor Code states that all doubts in the implementation and interpretation of labor laws and regulations should be resolved in favor of the employee, recognizing that the law in protecting the rights of the laborer should also respect employers’ rights.
In this episode, SyCipLaw’s employment law specialists and partners Dante T. Pamintuan and Emmar Benjoe B. Panahon tell us more about employment litigation in the Philippines and the significance of conciliation-mediation proceedings in settling disputes in the workplace.
In the Philippines, the government has simplified the conciliation-mediation process through the “Single Entry Approach” (SENA), which aims to:
They further discuss how SENA has been an effective and convenient way for employers and employees to settle disputes, especially when dealing with simple issues like money claims and non-payment of benefits. The SENA process also helps parties avoid costly litigation and legal fees and frees up management time for those involved.
Tune in to this episode on Chambers Expert Focus to learn more about the SENA process in the Philippines. For the latest labor and employment bulletins in the country, please subscribe to the Firm’s bulletins and announcements.