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Philippine Labor Lawyers

Philippine labor law governs two aspects, namely: Philippine labor standards and Philippine labor relations. Philippine Labor standards pertain to the minimum terms, conditions, and benefits of employments that employers must provide or comply with and to which employees are entitled as a matter of legal right. This include the provisions on overtime pay, holiday pay, 13th month pay, remittances of correct SSS, Pag-ibig, Philhealth contributions, service incentive leave benefits and other labor benefits in the Philippines. Philippine labor relation, on the other hand, is concerned with the status, rights and duties, as well as institutional mechanisms, that govern individual and collective actions between employers, employees and their representatives such as union and strike concerns.


As an employer, you are confronted with issues regarding the proper computation of wages and benefits, legally mandated leaves and contributions and proper discipline and termination of employees. Failure to observe Philippine labor laws could open you up to litigation and cases before the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), Department of Labor & Employment (DOLE), Office of the City Prosecutor, trial courts and appellate courts in the Philippines. That is why it is important for you to be guided by efficient and reliable Philippine labor lawyers, attorneys or law firms.


For employees, you need to know your legal rights and benefits under Philippine law. In view of the constitutional mandate of security of tenure and protection to labor, you must ensure that these legal rights and benefits are respected.


If you have any labor concerns in the Philippines, the Philippine labor lawyers of Nicolas & De Vega Law Offices may be able to help. Backed up by years of experience in handling labor cases and issues, our Philippine labor lawyers can give you that efficient legal solution to your labor problems in the Philippines. understand the sensitive and confidential nature of family law concerns. Nicolas & De Vega Law Offices is located at 16th Floor, Suite 1607 AIC Burgundy Empire Tower, ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, 1605 Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. You may also call at +632 4016392 or +632 4706126 to speak with a Philippine labor lawyer. Our website is www.ndvlaw.com.

About Philippine Labor Lawyer

At Nicolas & De Vega Law Offices, we believe in building professional long-term relationships with our client with emphasis on efficient and stellar legal services at reasonable costs. If you are looking for a premiere law firm in the Philippines, Nicolas & De Vega Law Offices is your best choice.

The Firm serves individuals, corporations and businesses by delivering expert legal assistance. Nicolas & De Vega Law Offices’ committed and diverse team of lawyers, paralegals and experts coupled with firm dedication and passion for the client’s cause comprise our winning formula for the best legal representation.

To learn more about us, visit our website https://ndvlaw.com. 

Philippine Labor Lawyers & Attorneys

Armed with a solid foundation of Philippine labor law coupled with a dedication to excellent legal service, the Philippine labor lawyers of Nicolas & De Vega Law Offices can help you solve your labor concerns in the Philippines. 

Atty. Krisanto Karlo Nicolas

Senior Partner

Atty. Krisanto Karlo Nicolas, one of the Founding Partners, obtained his Juris Doctor degree in Law from the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law, where he graduated with Honors and was awarded the Silver Medal Second Honors award. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from the University of the Philippines in Diliman.

Before forming the firm, Atty. Nicolas was connected with Sycip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan Law Offices, where he practiced Litigation, Labor and Employment Law, Corporate Law and Corporate Services, and Intellectual Property Law.

Aside from legal work, he is also a radio broadcaster and hosts the television/ radio show Ang Buhay at Batas aired at Radyo Bandido TV and DZRJ 810AM every Tuesday 12:00-1:00 p.m.

As the head of the Litigation Department, Atty. Nicolas has handled numerous cases involving Philippine labor law before Philippine labor arbiters, the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) Office of the City Prosecutor, metropolitan trial courts, regional trial courts, Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the Philippines. 

Atty. Norieva "Nikki" de Vega

Managing Partner

Atty. Norieva D. de Vega obtained her Juris Doctor degree in Law from the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law where she graduated Class Salutatorian . She also received the Silver Medal Second Honors award. Moreover, she was bestowed the Silver Medal for Academic Excellence for her achievements in the field of academics. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from the University of the Philippines in Diliman.

Before forming the firm, Atty. de Vega was connected with Carpio Villaraza & Cruz (CVC Law), where she practiced Intellectual Property Law, Corporate Law and Litigation.

Atty. De Vega practices labor law and is a known resource person when it comes to business and labor law. She is also a law professor at the Far Eastern University Institute of Law where she teaches Constitutional Law Review.

In addition to teaching, Atty. De Vega hosts the television/ radio show Ang Buhay at Batas aired at Radyo Bandido TV and DZRJ 810AM every Tuesday 12:00-1:00 p.m.

As a former President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry-Mandaluyong, a position she held for four years, Atty. De Vega is well-versed on the labor concerns plaguing employers and business owners and highly adept in addressing these matters efficiently. 

Atty. Joeben de Jesus

Partner

Atty. De Jesus has a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Sto. Tomas, the oldest existing university in Asia. Furthermore, he holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the same university where he was bestowed with the Best Thesis Award.

Atty. De Jesus specializes in illegal dismissal and termination cases filed before the National Labor Relations Commission. Famous for his winning streak in his labor cases, Atty. De Jesus is sought after for his legal prowess. With Atty. De Jesus leading the roster of associates, the Firm's clients can rest easy as they are in the best hands. 

Philippine Labor Law

For more information about labor laws in the Philippines, please visit our website www.ndvlaw.com. Kindly note that the articles below are provided for information purposes only and do not serve as legal advice. Please contact your labor lawyer for proper legal advice. 

Philippine Holidays for 2019

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 555, dated 15 August 2018, the Philippine holidays (both regular and special non-working days) for 2019 are as follows: (click to read more)

How to Terminate an Employee Based on Just Causes

An employee may only be terminated for just causes or for authorized causes under the Labor Code. The following are considered as just causes: (click to read more)

How to Terminate an Employee On the Ground of Retrenchment 

The right of management to dismiss workers on the ground of retrenchment to prevent serious losses is governed by Article 283 of the Labor Code. This is one of the authorized causes of termination of employment. (click to read more)

How To Place an Employee Under Preventive Suspension Pending Investigation

Suspension of an employee may either be 1) imposed as an administrative penalty for infractions committed or 2) preventive suspension pending investigation of an employee. (click to read more)

An Entrepreneur's Guide to Employment Contracts

An employment contract is an essential part of every business. An incomplete or badly drafted employment contract could spell trouble to an employer from both a legal and business perspective. (click to read more)

Employee Benefits Mandated by Law

Listed below is a summary of the mandatory benefits and provisions for employees in the Philippines under the Labor Code and special laws: (click to read more)

Lifting the Ban of Night Work for Women and Expanding the Rights of Night Workers

Under the old Labor Code, women were prohibited from engaging in night work. However, this was repealed by Republic Act No. 10151, “An Act Allowing The Employment Of Night Workers, Thereby Repealing Articles 130 And 131 Of The Labor Code”. (click to read more)

Sexual Harassment

Republic Act No. 7877, or the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 (RA 7877), is the governing law for work, education or training-related sexual harassment. (click to read more)

Strengthening the Rights of Contractual Employees & Imposing Obligations on the Contractors

Contracting and sub-contracting arrangements are commonplace in most business transactions. Instead of hiring their own messengers, janitors and security guards, among others, entrepreneurs have learned the value of outsourcing these services to contractors. (click to read more)

Types of Employees

In any business venture, there are two resources which must be considered: capital and labor. Every businessman knows the saying “to make money, you have to spend money.” Every business entails a bit of risk-taking. (click to read more)

Hours of Work of Employees

Article 83 of the Labor Code enunciates that the normal hours of work of any employee shall not exceed eight (8) hours a day. (click to read more)

When is an Employee Entitled to Separation Pay?

Separation pay has been defined as the amount that an employee receives at the time of his severance and is designed to provide the employee with the wherewithal during the period he is looking for another employment. (click to read more)

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Nicolas & De Vega Law Offices is a full-service Philippine law firm. We are at the heart of the Ortigas Center Business District at the 16th Floor, Suite 1607 AIC Burgundy Empire Tower, ADB Avenue, Pasig City, Metro Manila. Our building is in front of Robinson’s Galleria Mall and Crowne Plaza Hotel, along ADB Avenue. There is ample parking in Robinson’s Galleria Mall.