Philippine HR compliance — explained plainly.
Practical guides on payroll computation, labour law, and HRIS — written for Filipino HR managers and business owners who need answers, not jargon.
16 guides
How to compute 13th month pay in the Philippines (2026)
The formula is simple. The edge cases are not. Mid-year hires, resigned employees, maternity differentials, unpaid leave — every scenario with worked examples.
Philippine holiday pay rules: regular vs special non-working days (2026)
Regular holiday, special non-working day, rest day — each has a different pay rate. Get any one wrong and you are exposed to a DOLE complaint.
How to compute overtime pay in the Philippines (2026)
Overtime on a regular day is 125%. On a rest day it is 130%. On a regular holiday it is 260%. And that is before night shift stacks on top.
Night shift differential Philippines: rates, rules & computation (2026)
Work between 10 PM and 6 AM earns at least 10% extra — and it stacks with overtime and holiday premiums to reach 286% of base rate.
SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG contribution tables 2026
Every employer and employee contribution rate, salary bracket, ceiling, and remittance deadline — current as of 2026.
How to compute final pay in the Philippines: DOLE rules explained (2026)
Final pay is not just the last salary. It includes pro-rated 13th month, unused leave conversion, and whatever the clearance process uncovers.
BIR withholding tax on compensation: 2026 TRAIN Law tables
The graduated tax table, how to compute monthly withholding, year-end annualisation, and BIR Form 2316 — the steps most Philippine HR teams get wrong.
Minimum wage Philippines 2026: rates by region
Metro Manila pays ₱645/day. But rates vary across 17 regions — and paying below the applicable rate in any region exposes you to DOLE enforcement.
How to compute separation pay in the Philippines (2026)
Half-month or one-month per year of service — which applies depends on the cause of termination. Authorized causes, just causes, and when nothing is owed.
Payroll software vs spreadsheets vs outsourcing: what's right for Philippine SMEs?
Three ways Philippine businesses run payroll. Each has real trade-offs. The right answer depends on your headcount, HR capacity, and compliance risk tolerance.
What is an HRIS? A plain-English guide for Philippine business owners
HRIS, HRMS, HCM — the acronyms stack up fast. What an HRIS actually does for a Philippine business, what it costs, and whether you need one.
How to choose payroll software in the Philippines: 7 questions to ask
Most Philippine businesses choose payroll software based on price and a demo. These 7 questions surface what actually matters before you sign a contract.
Biometric attendance vs cloud timekeeping: what Philippine companies need to know
Biometric machines are the default. But they were built for fixed-location, fixed-schedule workplaces. Here is what each approach does well and where each breaks down.
DOLE inspection checklist: what Philippine employers need to prepare (2026)
DOLE inspectors arrive with a checklist. Most Philippine employers do not have one. The violations that produce the biggest back pay orders are the same errors that compound quietly.
Cloud payroll Philippines: is your data safe? (Data Privacy Act & RA 10173)
Payroll data is among the most sensitive personal data a company holds. Philippine law is specific about how it must be protected — by both employers and their vendors.
Philippine HR compliance calendar 2026: every deadline HR needs to know
Every BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and DOLE deadline for 2026 — month by month. The obligations that repeat every cut-off, and the annual ones that slip.
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