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Book III — Conditions of Employment

Article 141Coverage.

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

ELI5— what this means for you

This chapter covers all domestic workers (kasambahay) — those who render household services for compensation, including family drivers. The Kasambahay Law (RA 10361) now provides more comprehensive protections.

Key point

Kasambahay? You have rights under both this chapter and the more comprehensive RA 10361.

Official text — PD 442

Coverage.

This Chapter shall apply to all persons rendering services in households for compensation.

"Domestic or household service" shall mean service in the employer’s home which is usually necessary or desirable for the maintenance and enjoyment thereof and includes ministering to the personal comfort and convenience of the members of the employer’s household, including services of family drivers.

Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)

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