Book III — Conditions of Employment
Article 149Indemnity for unjust termination of services.
ELI5— what this means for you
If a kasambahay is wrongfully dismissed before the contract ends, they are entitled to their earned wages plus 15 days indemnity. Conversely, if the kasambahay leaves without reason, they may forfeit up to 15 days of unpaid wages.
Key point
Official text — PD 442
Indemnity for unjust termination of services.
If the period of household service is fixed, neither the employer nor the househelper may terminate the contract before the expiration of the term, except for a just cause. If the househelper is unjustly dismissed, he or she shall be paid the compensation already earned plus that for fifteen (15) days by way of indemnity.
If the househelper leaves without justifiable reason, he or she shall forfeit any unpaid salary due him or her not exceeding fifteen (15) days.
Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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