Employment Department

Overview

As companies face an ever-evolving maze of increasingly complex local and foreign labor and employment laws, our experienced Employment lawyers help employers comply with and successfully navigate these laws.

Our lawyers have helped draft legislation and regulations that have led to meaningful changes in local labor laws and regulations. We stay attuned to the developments in the market by being active in various organizations, including the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), Global In-House Center Council Philippines (GICC), People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). We play a lead role in pushing for policies that will benefit stakeholders.

Our close collaboration with other member firms of Baker & McKenzie International enables us to better understand global employers’ needs and tailor advice to effectively address concerns on maintaining workforces in the Philippines.

Clients turn to us for advice on employment matters, such as the following:
    Terms and conditions of employment
    Employment contract review and development
    Workmen’s compensation
    Employee benefits
    Executive compensation and transfer
    Collective employment termination
    Collective bargaining agreements
    Discrimination and sexual harassment
    Trade union recognition procedures
    Executive termination
    Employment litigations

Members

Chua, Kenneth (Head of Department)

Zerrudo, Gil Roberto

Zuñiga Jr., Eliseo

Clients

Johnson & Johnson

Takeda Phrarmaceutical Philippines, Inc.

UHS Essential Health Philippines, Inc.

Industries

Consumer Goods & Retail

Energy, Mining & Infrastructure

Financial Institutions

Healthcare (including Medical Devices and Products)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Transportation

Technology, Media & Telecommunications (including services)