We are pleased to announce that Villaraza & Angangco has been chosen as the sole contributor for Philippines in The Legal 500 (Legalease): Employment & Labour Law Country Comparative Guide 2021.

Written by the Firm's Alejandro Alfonso E. Navarro, Rashel Ann C. Pomoy, Efren II R. Resurreccion, and Paolo Miguel Consignado, the country-specific Q&A chapter provides an overview of employment and labor laws and regulations applicable in the Philippines, particularly on termination of employment, protection for workers, and compensation, among others. Further, the authors examine the most common difficulties employers face, as well as the upcoming legal changes planned in the country.

The Legal 500: Employment & Labour Law Country Comparative Guide aims to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of employment and labour law across a variety of jurisdictions.

Access the Philippine chapter here: https://www.legal500.com/guides/chapter/philippines-employment-and-labour-law/

The Legal 500 - Comp Guide 2021.pdf