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DOLE Inspection of a Foreign-Owned Employer in the Philippines: What to Expect
Facing a DOLE inspection as a foreign employer in the Philippines? Know the Labor Code inspection powers, the rules on alien employment, and how to prepare.
When an Alien Executive Is a Regular Employee, Not a Corporate Officer: The WPP v. Galera Lesson
The Supreme Court clarifies the distinction between a corporate officer and a regular employee, and the consequences of working without an alien employment permit.