Book III — Conditions of Employment
Article 129
PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available
ELI5— what this means for you
For simple money claims of ₱5,000 or less (without reinstatement), you can file directly with the DOLE Regional Director — not the NLRC. The claim must be decided within 30 days. This is the faster, smaller-claims route.
Key point
Money claim under ₱5,000? Go to the DOLE Regional Director, not the NLRC. Faster and simpler.
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