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Jan 21, 2024 labor law independent contractor employee classification security of tenure control test

Independent Contractor vs. Employee: The Control Test in Philippine Labor Law

The Supreme Court clarifies when a "freelancer" is really a regular employee under Philippine labor law, using the control test.

Apr 10, 2011 labor law managerial employees overtime pay employee classification supreme court

Managerial Employees and Overtime Pay in the Philippines: The Clientlogic Case

Who counts as a managerial employee exempt from overtime pay? The Supreme Court's Clientlogic ruling clarifies the test.

Mar 10, 1998 labor law control test employee classification volunteer employer-employee relationship

Volunteer or Employee? The Control Test in Philippine Labor Law

Learn how the control test determines employee status in the Philippines, using the landmark Filipinas Broadcasting v. NLRC case.