Philippine Labour Law: 2026 Guide for Australian Firms
Your Australian company directors could be personally liable for legal disputes occurring thousands of kilometres away in Manila or Bacolod. You've...
July 28, 2026
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Your Australian company directors could be personally liable for legal disputes occurring thousands of kilometres away in Manila or Bacolod. You've...
July 28, 2026
Thinking that hiring an independent contractor in Manila is a simple shortcut to lower overheads is no longer just a mistake; it...
July 23, 2026
What if your strategy to reduce overheads by 70% actually created a hidden legal liability that could dismantle your Australian business? While...
July 22, 2026
In the Philippines, the concept of "at-will" employment is a legal fiction, and treating it as such is the quickest way to...
July 21, 2026
Your written contract no longer serves as an absolute shield against the Fair Work Ombudsman. With the full implementation of the Closing...
July 14, 2026
The Philippine Constitution guarantees "security of tenure," which means you cannot simply "fire at will" as you might in other jurisdictions. When...
July 7, 2026
Is your offshore operation a secure extension of your Australian headquarters, or is it a black box of unmitigated operational risk? Most...
July 6, 2026
Could your Australian firm withstand a Fair Work audit if your offshore contractor was suddenly reclassified as a permanent employee? Following the...
July 3, 2026
What if your attempt to reduce overheads by hiring a remote social media manager in the Philippines inadvertently triggers a back-pay liability...
July 1, 2026
Could a minor administrative oversight in your Manila office expose your Australian firm to catastrophic legal liability and DOLE penalties? For many...
June 28, 2026