Book III — Conditions of Employment
Article 141Coverage.
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 employers 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 employers household, including services of family drivers.
Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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