Bill Type
Congress Name
Long Title
AN ACT INSTITUTING GOVERNING POLICIES FOR THE HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRY, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF THEIR WELFARE
Date filed
September 17, 2007
Scope
Legislative History
House Bill/Resolution NO. HB02575 |
FULL TITLE : AN ACT INSTITUTING GOVERNING POLICIES FOR THE HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRY, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF THEIR WELFARE |
SHORT TITLE : "Magna Carta for Household Helpers" or "Batas Kasambahay" |
ABSTRACT : The bill provides for the terms and conditions of employment of the kasambahay, i.e. minimum wage requirement, payment of 13 month pay, membership to the Social Security System and the Philhealth, working hours and days, and vacation leaves and other benefits. |
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : CARI, CARMEN L. |
DATE FILED : 2007-09-17 |
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL |
CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) : |
1. Villarosa (081 ) |
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES |
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ON 2007-09-24 |
Abstract
The bill provides for the terms and conditions of employment of the kasambahay, i.e. minimum wage requirement, payment of 13 month pay, membership to the Social Security System and the Philhealth, working hours and days, and vacation leaves and other benefits.
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