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What is an Alien Employment Permit? Who Needs it and Who is Exempted and Excluded? | 05 April 2024
The Alien Employment Permit (AEP) is not an exclusive authority for a foreign national to work in the Philippines. It is just one of the requirements in the issuance of a work visa to legally engage in gainful employment in the country. (DOLE Department Order No. 146-15, August 20, 2015)
Is Franchise a Right or a Privilege? | 03 April 2024
A franchise is defined as “a right or privilege, affected with public interest which is conferred upon private persons or corporations, under such terms and conditions as the government and its political subdivisions may impose in the interest of public welfare, security, and safety.” (Section 131, par. m of the Local Government Code)
Legal Tips For Employers On Collective Bargaining (CBA) Negotiations
The objective of this training is to equip employers with legal knowledge and strategies for effective CBA negotiations. By imparting this knowledge, employers can navigate negotiations confidently and effectively, while minimizing legal risks and fostering positive labor-management relations.
Are Taxes and Fees the Same? | 31 March 2024
Generally speaking, taxes are for revenue, whereas fees are exactions for purposes of regulation and inspection and are for that reason limited in amount as to what is necessary to cover the cost of the services rendered in that connection. (Bases Conversion and Development Authority and John Hay Management Corporation v. City Government of Baguio City, G.R. No. 192694, February 22, 2023)