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Book IV — Health, Safety & Social Welfare

Article 191

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

ELI5— what this means for you

Temporary total disability (being completely unable to work for a period) entitles you to 90% of your average daily salary credit, for up to 120 days. This is the SSS/GSIS sickness benefit for work-related conditions.

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