DOLE to Kasambahay: Report Non-Compliance of 13th Month Pay Provisions

The Department of Labor and Employment-Regional Office No. 2 (DOLE 2) urged all “kasambahays” or househelp to report non-compliance of their employers with the 13th month pay provision of Republic Act (RA) 10361, otherwise known as the Domestic Workers Act or Batas Kasambahay. According to DOLE Regional Director Atty. Sixto T. Rodriguez, Jr., “Under Rule … Read more

BIR to Impose Taxes on 13th-Month Pay Exceeding P30,000

The Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares clarified on Thursday, Deceember 12, 2013, that the law that taxes benefits and perks, including the 13th-month pay exceeding P30,000, is applied to all Philippine employees in a report by Inquirer.net. The BIR Commissioner made the clarification in response to the pronouncement made by the Confederations for … Read more

DOLE Released Guidelines for 13th Month Pay

13th Month Pay Guidelines

The Department of Labor and Employment issued a guideline on Monday, November 19, a Department Advisory No. 2 Series of 2012, which (–foul word(s) removed–)ured the Filipino workers that they will receive their 13th month pay on or before Christmas Eve. Related Article: 13th Month Pay for 2013 to be Release on or Before December 24 According to … Read more