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Book II — Human Resources Development

Article 74When learners may be hired.

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

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Learners can only be hired when no experienced workers are available, and their employment must not create unfair competition or lower working standards.

Key point

Official text — PD 442

When learners may be hired.

Learners may be employed when no experienced workers are available, the employment of learners is necessary to prevent curtailment of employment opportunities, and the employment does not create unfair competition in terms of labor costs or impair or lower working standards.

Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)

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