Book III — Conditions of Employment
Article 138
PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available
ELI5— what this means for you
Women working in night clubs, cocktail lounges, massage clinics, and similar establishments are legally classified as employees of those establishments — even if paid informally — and are entitled to all labor law protections.
Key point
Working in a bar or massage clinic 'informally'? You're still a legal employee with labor rights.
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