Book VI — Post-Employment
Article 289
PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available
ELI5— what this means for you
If a Labor Code offense is committed by a corporation, partnership, or association, the penalty falls personally on the responsible officers — not just the company entity. Corporate structure does not shield individuals from criminal liability.
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