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Book VI — Post-Employment

Article 298

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

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The old Court of Industrial Relations and the National Labor Relations Commission created under PD 21 were abolished when the Labor Code took effect. Their functions and assets were transferred to the new NLRC and Bureau of Labor Relations.

Key point

Official text — PD 442

Abolition of the Court of Industrial Relations and the National Labor Relations Commission.

The Court of Industrial Relations and the National Labor Relations Commission established under Presidential Decree No. 21 are hereby abolished. All unexpended funds, properties, equipment and records of the Court of Industrial Relations, and such of its personnel as may be necessary, are hereby transferred to the Commission and to its regional branches. All unexpended funds, properties and equipment of the National Labor Relations Commission established under Presidential Decree No. 21 are transferred to the Bureau of Labor Relations. Personnel not absorbed by or transferred to the Commission shall enjoy benefits granted under existing laws.

Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)

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