Book II — Human Resources Development
Article 80Employment agreement.
ELI5— what this means for you
Employers hiring handicapped workers must sign an employment agreement specifying names, wage rates (at least 75% of minimum wage), duration, and type of work. These agreements are subject to DOLE inspection.
Key point
Official text — PD 442
Employment agreement.
Any employer who employs handicapped workers shall enter into an employment agreement with them, which agreement shall include:
The names and addresses of the handicapped workers to be employed;
The rate to be paid the handicapped workers which shall not be less than seventy five (75%) percent of the applicable legal minimum wage;
The duration of employment period; and
The work to be performed by handicapped workers.
The employment agreement shall be subject to inspection by the Secretary of Labor or his duly authorized representative.
Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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