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PD 442 · Labor Code of the Philippines

Official text — PD 442

Republic of the Philippines

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Presidential Decree No. 442, AS AMENDED &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp May 1, 1974

A DECREE INSTITUTING A LABOR CODE THEREBY REVISING AND CONSOLIDATING LABOR AND SOCIAL LAWS TO AFFORD PROTECTION TO LABOR, PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND INSURE INDUSTRIAL PEACE BASED ON SOCIAL JUSTICE

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Chapter I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)

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