Laws
Batas Kasambahay (RA 10361)
Often called Batas Kasambahay
The law for domestic workers: minimum wage, rest, leave, the 13th month and SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG.
Most useful for: Fresh grad
- In real life
- It requires a pay slip, and the employer pays all premiums below ₱5,000 a month.
- Why it matters to you
- A kasambahay has rights in writing, like any employee.
An explanation to help you read your pay, not a ruling on your case. Your employer, the agency or DOLE has the final word.