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Book VI — Post-Employment

Article 300Personnel whose services are terminated.

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

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Government personnel whose positions were abolished by the Labor Code's implementation were entitled to the benefits under existing laws. No one could be laid off without available funds to cover their gratuity and retirement benefits.

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Official text — PD 442

Personnel whose services are terminated.

Personnel of agencies or any of their subordinate units whose services are terminated as a result of the implementation of this Code shall enjoy the rights and protection provided in Sections 5 and 6 of Republic Act numbered fifty-four hundred and thirty five and such other pertinent laws, rules and regulations. In any case, no lay-off shall be effected until funds to cover the gratuity and/or retirement benefits of those laid off are duly certified as available.

Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)

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