Dole: Small firms may seek wage hike exemption

Inquirer.net - Sep 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Small businesses may seek an exemption from wage increase orders, the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) said Tuesday, Sept. 29. According to Dole, small retail or service establishments with fewer than 10 workers or those affected by “natural calamities or human-induced disasters” may apply for a wage hike exemption. Employers may

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Dole: Small firms may seek wage hike exemption

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