Labor Law for HR Practitioners: Foundational Compliance and Due Process in the Philippine Context

Program Overview

Labor Law for HR Practitioners: Foundational Compliance and Due Process in the Philippine Context is a one-day, case-driven program designed to equip HR professionals with the practical knowledge needed to navigate Philippine Labor Law in day-to-day workplace situations. Moving beyond legal theory, the program focuses on employment classifications, termination grounds, procedural due process, documentation standards, and the roles of DOLE and NLRC. Participants will examine real-world cases and workplace scenarios to better understand how labor law applies to employee relations, disciplinary actions, and organizational decisions. 

Through interactive discussions, case analysis, drafting exercises, and an integrated HR risk simulation, participants will develop the confidence to make more informed and defensible HR decisions. They will practice applying the twin-notice rule, distinguishing just and authorized causes for termination, identifying high-risk practices, and strengthening documentation. By the end of the program, participants will be better equipped to implement labor requirements with greater consistency, reduce exposure to illegal dismissal and compliance risks, and uphold sound due process in the workplace.

Details

Program Objectives:

• • Explain key principles of the Philippine Labor Code relevant to HR practice  
  • Distinguish just causes from authorized causes for termination  
  • Execute the twin-notice rule properly and lawfully  
  • Draft compliant disciplinary and termination notices  
  • Identify high-risk HR practices that may lead to illegal dismissal claims  
  • Apply sound judgment in handling employee relations cases  

Who Should Attend:

This program is designed for HR practitioners and people leaders responsible for managing employee relations, disciplinary processes, workplace concerns, and organizational compliance. It is particularly relevant for HR Officers, HR Managers, HR Business Partners, Employee Relations Officers, Compliance Officers, and line managers with disciplinary authority who make or advise on people decisions involving performance, conduct, workplace disputes, and labor-related risks.