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Book V — Labor Relations

Article 247

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

ELI5— what this means for you

Unfair labor practice (ULP) violates both civil and constitutional rights, and is a criminal offense against the State. Civil aspects (damages, reinstatement) go to Labor Arbiters; criminal prosecution can only happen after a final judgment in the administrative case.

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