Book III — Conditions of Employment
Article 147Treatment of househelpers.
ELI5— what this means for you
Employers must treat kasambahay justly and humanely. Physical violence against a household worker is expressly prohibited under the Labor Code — and also under VAWC and other criminal laws.
Key point
Hitting, hurting, or abusing your kasambahay is illegal. Report abuse to DOLE, police, or DSWD.
Official text — PD 442
Treatment of househelpers.
The employer shall treat the househelper in a just and humane manner. In no case shall physical violence be used upon the househelper.
Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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