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Book V — Labor Relations

Article 219Ocular inspection.

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

ELI5— what this means for you

NLRC officials and Labor Arbiters can inspect any workplace at any time during working hours and question employees as part of their investigative authority.

Key point

Official text — PD 442

Ocular inspection.

The Chairman, any Commissioner, Labor Arbiter or their duly authorized representatives, may, at any time during working hours, conduct an ocular inspection on any establishment, building, ship or vessel, place or premises, including any work, material, implement, machinery, appliance or any object therein, and ask any employee, laborer, or any person, as the case may be, for any information or data concerning any matter or question relative to the object of the investigation.

Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)

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