A Guide to Hiring Filipinos
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No matter where you are, Filipino excellence can be delivered remotely. This guide is your key to hiring top-tier support from the Philippines.
Hiring in the Philippines comes with a few essential points to keep in mind, but we are here to guide you through them.
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In the Philippines, employees enjoy five days of paid leave each year through “service incentive leave,” perfect for vacation or sick days.
They also receive a 13th-month salary, equal to one full month’s pay. Typically given on December 24th, some employers may split it, with half paid in June. It’s also important to remember that the 13th-month salary is separate from any Christmas bonuses employers may offer.
Filipino employees enjoy 12 paid holiday leaves and 3 unpaid special non-working holiday leaves annually. If required to work on these days, they’re compensated at twice their regular rate. After 12 months of service, they also earn 5 paid “Service Incentive Leaves,” which can be used for vacation or sick days.
Paid sick leaves are covered under “Service Incentive Leaves.” Outside of this, sick days are typically unpaid unless otherwise stated in the employment terms.
Employees are required to provide a 30-day notice before leaving, ensuring the company has ample time to make necessary adjustments and cover the role seamlessly.
Any employer can willfully terminate an employee due to either serious misconduct or habitual neglect. This can be exercised immediately or upon a given time by the employer.
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