The bill defines ‘freelancer’ as “any person or entity hired or retained as an independent contractor to do work according to one’s own methods without being subjected to the control of the hiring party, except only as to the results of the work, and is hired to provide services in exchange for compensation.” (Pexels photo)
MANILA – A measure providing protection to freelancers in the country has hurdled committee level at the House of Representatives.
The House Committee on Labor and Employment, chaired by 1-PACMAN Rep. Enrico Pineda, approved this week the substitute bill that would advance the rights and welfare of freelancers, ensuring them entitlement to humane working conditions and a proper living wage.