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Republic Act No. 7042 or the Foreign Investments Act of 1991, as amended by Republic Act No. 8179, is explicit in defining who are covered by the term “Philippine National” with respect to a corporation.
“Nothing in the Labor Code shall be construed to eliminate or in any way diminish supplements, or other employee benefits being enjoyed at the time of its promulgation.” (Article 100, Labor Code)
Wages paid to employees are the remuneration of his earnings. As such, it shall be paid directly to the employee to whom the wages are due. The Labor Code provides for prohibitions regarding an employee’s wages.
Cancellation refers to the termination or rescission, by either the insurer or the insured, of a policy of insurance before its expiration.
The third (3rd) week of February of every year is declared as Public Administration Week by virtue of Proclamation No. 82, series of 1963.
The second (2nd) week of February of every year is declared as the National Press Week in the Philippines, by virtue of Proclamation No. 191, series of 1964.
Wages shall be paid directly to the workers to whom they are due, except in cases of force majeure, or where the worker has died. (Article 105, Labor Code)
Flexible work arrangements refer to alternative arrangements or schedules other than the traditional or standard workhours, workdays, and workweek.
The employer retains the management prerogative, whenever exigencies of the service so require, to change the working hours of its employees.
Prior to the implementation of the flexible working arrangements, the employer shall notify the Department through Regional Office which has jurisdiction over the workplace of the adoption of any of the flexible work arraignments.
As per Proclamation No. 190, series of 1964, every fourth week of January is declared as “Children’s Week”.
Subrogation refers to the substitution of one person in place of another with reference to a lawful claim or right.
The insurer, as the new creditor, assumes the old creditor’s right to go after the debtor, without the need of any contract.
The insurer is subrogated only to the extent of the amount paid.
If the amount paid by the insurance company does not fully cover the injury or loss, the aggrieved party may recover the deficiency from the person causing the loss or injury.
