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Table 17

CONFIDENTIAL #

eritory

Zublic

CONFIDENTIAL

Statutory limit for payment

of wages due

Once or more per month at a given date.

Limitation on manner and place of payment

Extent of wage

deductions permitted

Wages shall be paid directly | Partial deduction of wages

to the employee in legal tender.

is allowed where it is permitted by other legislation or as

provided for by collective agreement.

Priority of wages over other debts in case of bankruptcy or winding

Priority is guaranteed by law.

Zaysia

機密

Philippines

Within 7 days generally Within 5 days (on breaking a contract)

Within 4 days (on termination of contract with or without notice)

At least twice a month, at intervals not exceeding 16 days.

Wages must not be paid in taverns, places of amusement, shops or stores for the retail sale of merchandise except for employees. employed therein.

Wages must be paid direct to the employee in legal tender at or near the place of employment. Employers must not limit or otherwise interfere with the freedom of the employee to dignose of his wages.

Not more than 50% of a month's wages may be deducted in respect of payment for union fee, overpayment, indemnity and advances, super- annuation scheme, third party, meals accommodation.

Wages may be deducted for: (a) payment of insurance

premium.

b) union fees.

damage to or loss of tools, materials up to a maximum of 20% of weekly wages.

Priority is guaranteed by law up to a maximum of two months' wages.

Priority is guaranteed,

by law.