Labor Law

We provide a proactive, strategic, comprehensive, and solutions-oriented legal representation in all aspects of labor law, labor compliances, and employer-employee disputes.

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We advise and represent our clients in matters involving labor standards, labor relations, employee discipline, termination disputes and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and other administrative agencies.

Our Commitment

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We are composed of a dedicated practice group specializing in Philippine labor and employment law, providing comprehensive legal services to employers, corporations, management teams, and select individual clients in navigating the complexities of labor regulations and workplace compliance under Philippine law.

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We are also committed to provide just, proactive, and extensive legal representation in case of labor disputes between employers and employees, ensuring fair and solution-oriented representation that prioritizes speedy and just resolution of said disputes.

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We provide the following advisory services to ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws, including but not limited to:

• The Labor Code of the Philippines;

• DOLE Department Orders and Labor Advisories;

• Social legislation involving the Social Security System (SSS), PhilHealth, and Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund);

• Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS); and

• Other labor regulatory compliance.

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We also conduct compliance audits, lectures, discussions and seminars for the following:

• Labor risk assessments;

• Human Resources Officer Seminars; and

• Management training seminars.

We also handle a wide range of employment-related matters, including:

• Illegal dismissal cases

• Labor standards and wage disputes;

• Unfair labor practice (ULP) cases;

• Collective bargaining negotiations;

• Union certification elections;

• Grievance machinery and voluntary arbitration;

• Drafting and review of employment contracts and company policies;

• Drafting and review of employee memorandums, termination notices, and other documentations related to employee discipline;

• Retrenchment, redundancy, and business closure compliances;

• Administrative investigations and due process proceedings;

• Occupational safety and health compliances; and

• Sexual harassment and workplace misconduct investigations.

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We also provide legal advisory and representation involved in Labor Litigation and Dispute Resolution before Administrative bodies and before the Courts, involving the following:

• Conciliation and mediation proceedings before DOLE and SEnA Conferences;

• Mandatory Mediation and Arbitration conferences before the NLRC;

• Appeals and certiorari petitions before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court; and

• Enforcement and execution of labor judgments.