Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT INSTITUTING GOVERNING POLICIES FOR THE HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRY, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF THEIR WELFARE
Congress Author
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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