Labor and Employment Law
Practice Area Details
Labor and Employment law in the Philippines governs the relationship between employers and employees. The Labor Code lays out their rights and obligations, covering topics like hiring, dismissal or termination, discrimination, and workplace safety. The Department of Labor and Employment enforces the law and resolves labor disputes. Attorneys at GSMH can represent either the employer or employee in disputes and assist with drafting workplace policies, advising employees, and negotiating agreements.
Labor law doesn’t have to be laborious. In fact, it should help resolve relationships between employer and employee. If labor law is tricky for you, GSMH’s attorneys can help guide you through the specifics of hiring, dismissal or termination, and workplace safety. To date, we’ve helped companies draft workplace policies, advise employees, and negotiate agreements beneficial for both employers and employees.
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