Book III — Conditions of Employment
Article 142
PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available
ELI5— what this means for you
A domestic service contract can last at most 2 years initially. After that, it can be renewed for agreed periods. Employers cannot lock a kasambahay into perpetual service.
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