It’s all over the news lately — the untimely death of Kobe Bryant. Who doesn’t know Kobe Bryant? He was a basketball legend, a loving husband, a doting father, a good friend, and a positive inspiration to many. Who would have thought that in a snap, he would be gone… for good. No one anticipated …
All About the 13th Month Pay
It’s December 20 and a few days before Christmas. Have you received your 13th month pay already? Or is it already gone by this time? If you have already received your 13th month pay, good for you! On the other hand, if you have not yet received your 13th month pay at this time, this …
Anti-Red Tape Act and the Law on Ease of Doing Business in the Philippines
As promised, here is my discussion about the Law on Ease of Doing Business and the Anti-Red Tape Act. You and I have experienced dealing with different government offices for a multitude of reasons — from business registration, processing of applications or permits, renewal of documents, or payment of taxes, loans, etc. I am sure …
What’s New? – All About the Revised Corporation Code
A couple of weeks ago, I attended a business forum sponsored by a prestigious law firm. The timing was perfect. I had a relatively lighter than usual work schedule that time and my boss gave the go signal. The forum was entitled “The Future of Businesses: A Forum on Revised Corporation Code and the Ease …
Things You Need To Know About The Bawal Bastos Law
I am sure you have heard of this new law that is more popularly known as the ‘Bawal Bastos’ or ‘Anti-Bastos’ law. Republic Act No. 11313 or the “Safe Spaces Act” recognizes that both men and women must have equality, security and safety not only in private but on the streets, public spaces, online, workplaces …
Reminiscing My Breastfeeding Journey
In recognition of the Breastfeeding Awareness Month which, according to Republic Act No. 11028 or the “Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009”, is in the month of August in each and every year, I would like to share with you my breastfeeding story. I have two daughters who are almost ten years apart. I am …
How to Compute Your SSS Maternity Leave Benefits
Hello, there! I still get a lot of messages and questions about the Expanded Maternity Leave Law (EMLL) until now. I have answered majority of your questions in my previous post but still, questions about this topic continue to arrive in my inbox, particularly on the computation of maternity leave benefits, full pay and salary …
You’re fired!
These are probably the two most dreadful words any employee fears to hear coming from an employer. In my profession, however, I hear, see and encounter these words regularly. Worse, almost always, I am personally involved in the whole process leading to the firing, termination or dismissal of an employee. Well, what can I do? …
(UPDATED) Things You Need to Know About the 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law
Originally posted last February 24, 2019. Hello, there! By now, you have probably heard that the long-awaited Expanded Maternity Leave Act (as well as its Implementing Rules and Regulations) has been signed into law just recently. A lot of moms (and dads!) are rejoicing upon hearing the news! My Instagram and Facebook posts on this …
I Got Lucky at Tender Bob’s
(Photo grabbed from Tender Bob’s Facebook page @TenderBobs) I truly believe that I am the one in our family blessed with a lucky / winning streak. My family, friends and colleagues could attest to this. There are a number of instances in the past where I had won in different raffles, and I brought home …