A labor agency executive has reminded private employers that they must distribute the mandatory 13th month pay to their employees on or before December 24, 2023.
Contrary to common belief, even contractual workers are entitled to the mandatory 13th-month pay as clarified by the Department of Labor and Employment-Davao Region (Dole-Davao Region). However, the inclusion of work bonuses depends on the discretion of the management or employers. Find out more about this legal requirement and the eligibility criteria for receiving the 13th-month pay in both public and private sectors. Read now!