Kasambahay law

An Act Increasing the Minimum Wage of Househelpers. Under the present administration, what . Find out more about this landmark legislation in this infographic by GMA News Online. Current top breaking Philippine headlines regarding the nation, worl metro . The Domestic Workers Act is an act that .

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: ARTICLE I.

By explicit provision of the Act , it came into full force and effect days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette.

Its implementing rules and regulations (IRR) were promulgated on May 9. Matagal nang neglected ang ating mga domestic . They take care of our children, cook our meals, wash and iron our clothes, clean our house, tend our garden, take care of our pets, watch over our house when we are out of town, and generally, they make our lives easier. Those covered by this law include (but are not limited to) general . Instea as we wrote before the law took effect, “if we must have such laws, let it be that which promotes accountability, responsibility, and merit. Your employer can assist you in applying or you can simply go there at the SSS no problem. Kasambahay is the Filipino term for “household . AN ACT INSTITUTING POLICIES FOR THE PROTECTION AND WELFARE OF DOMESTIC WORKERS.

It strengthens respect, protection, and promotion of the rights and welfare of domestic workers or kasambahay. How long did it take the Congress to pass the law? The last legislation passed in Congress was in . Many kasambahays live in vicious cycles of fear, uncertainty and despondence.

The premise of the law is simple: for too long househelps around the country have been the subject of abuse by their employers (in the form of unjust salaries or harsh working conditions) and the protection afforded by existing laws is lacking. SC associate justices willing to testify at Sereno impeach hearing. Drilon, Escudero warn of constitutional crisis amid Sereno impeachment case. NPA attacks intensify in Luzon.

When did the law become enforceable? What is the significance of the passage of the law? All house helpers shall be covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation.

Philhealth) in accordance with its guidelines and be entitled to all the benefits provided by law.