Worker Rights Philippines
Everything a Filipino worker needs to know about their legal entitlements — 13th month pay, separation pay, minimum wage, and labor rights. Plain language, verified DOLE rates.
Last updated: July 2026 · Department of Labor and Employment · NWPC · Labor Code of the Philippines
Know Your Rights as a Filipino Worker
Every employed Filipino is protected by the Labor Code of the Philippines and a set of mandatory benefits that no employer can legally reduce or remove. These include the 13th month pay, minimum wage protection, separation pay upon qualified termination, and paid leave entitlements. These are not optional benefits that employers choose to provide — they are legal minimums that every worker is entitled to regardless of employment status, industry, or company size.
Many workers do not claim what they are owed simply because they do not know the rules. This section gives you the verified rates, plain-language explanations, and free calculators you need to check your own entitlements — so you know exactly what your employer owes you under Philippine law.
Worker Rights Key Rates
| Entitlement | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 13th Month Pay | 1/12 of annual basic salary | PD 851 |
| NCR Daily Minimum Wage | ₱695 | Wage Order NCR-26 |
| Separation Pay (redundancy) | 1 month per year | Art. 298 Labor Code |
| Separation Pay (retrenchment) | ½ month per year | Art. 298 Labor Code |
| Service Incentive Leave | 5 days paid/year | Art. 95 Labor Code |
| 13th Month Pay tax exemption | Up to ₱90,000 | TRAIN Law RA 10963 |
⚠️ NCR minimum wage update pending: The RTWPB-NCR is reviewing petitions for a new wage order with a decision expected by July 2026. Check nwpc.dole.gov.ph for the latest rate before relying on the current figure.
What You’ll Find in This Section
- 13th Month Pay Calculator — Compute your exact 13th month pay including pro-rated amounts
- Separation Pay Calculator — Calculate your separation pay based on cause and years of service
- Minimum Wage Table — Complete daily minimum wage rates for all regions
- Final Pay Calculator — Add up your total back pay — unpaid salary, 13th month, leave and separation pay
- Holiday Pay Calculator — Premium pay for holidays, rest days, overtime and night-shift hours
- How Worker Rights Work — Complete guide to your labor entitlements under Philippine law
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📋 Rates verified — Official sources: dole.gov.ph · nwpc.dole.gov.ph · Labor Code of the Philippines · PD 851 · TRAIN Law RA 10963
⚠️ This is general information, not financial, tax, or legal advice. KnowMyGovt is an independent service — not affiliated with or endorsed by the SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, the BIR, DOLE, or the Philippine government — and is not liable for decisions made in reliance on it.
