DOLE D.O. 174-17
18-A-11
SECTION 1 GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Non-permissible forms of contracting and sub-contracting
arrangements undermine the Constitutional and statutory right to
security of tenure of workers
SECTION 3 DEFINITION OF TERMS
(l) “Substantial capital” refers to paid-up capital stocks/shares of at
least Five Million Pesos (P5,000,000.00) in the case of corporations,
partnerships and cooperatives; in the case of single proprietorship, a
net worth of at least Five Million Pesos (P5,000,000.00).
No co-terminus employment for regular employees
Labor-Only Contract: ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED
EXPIRATION OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
Employee may opt to wait for re-employment within 3 months to
resign and transfer to another employer.
Failure to provide new employment, employee shall be entitles to
separation benefits as may be provided by law or Service
Agreement, whichever is higher, without prejudice to entitlement
completion of bonuses or other emoluments, including retirement
benefits whenever applicable.
Mandatory Enrollment to DOLE Programs: Principal and
Contractor/Subcontractors
The Regional Office shall deny or approve application within 3
working days after the verification inspection
DOLE D.O.
SECTION 1 GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Contracting and subcontracting arrangements are expressly
allowed by law and are subject to regulations for the promotion of
employment and the observance of the rights of workers to just
and humane conditions of work, security of tenure, self-
organization and collective bargaining. Labor-only contracting as
defined herein shall be prohibited.
SECTION 3 DEFINITION OF TERMS
(l) “Substantial capital” refers to paid-up capital stocks/shares of
at least Three Million Pesos (P3,000,000.00) in the case of
corporations, partnerships and cooperatives; in the case of single
proprietorship, a net worth of at least Three Million Pesos
(P3,000,000.00).
Co-terminus employment allowed
Labor-Only Contract: Prohibited
EXPIRATION OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
Employee may opt for payment of separation benefits as may be
provided by law or the Service Agreement, without prejudice to
his/her entitlement to the completion bonuses or other
emoluments, including retirement benefits whenever applicable.
N/A
The Regional Office shall deny or approve the application within
one (1) working day after the verification inspection.