Book III — Conditions of Employment
Article 148Board, lodging, and medical attendance.
PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available
ELI5— what this means for you
Employers must provide the kasambahay with free suitable and sanitary living quarters, adequate food, and medical care. These are not optional — they are mandated benefits.
Key point
Official text — PD 442
Board, lodging, and medical attendance.
The employer shall furnish the househelper, free of charge, suitable and sanitary living quarters as well as adequate food and medical attendance.
Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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