Amending Art. 135 of the Labor Code Re: Prohibition on Discrimination Against Women
Republic Act No. 6725, enacted on May 12, 1989, strengthens the prohibition against discrimination against women in employment within the Philippines by amending Article 135 of the Labor Code. It makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate against female employees in terms of compensation and promotion based solely on sex. The act specifies that unequal pay for equal work and biased opportunities for training and promotions are considered discriminatory practices. Employers found in violation may face criminal liability, and affected employees can pursue separate civil actions for damages. The Secretary of Labor is tasked with creating guidelines for the implementation of this law, which took effect 15 days after publication.
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- What is Amending Art. 135 of the Labor Code Re: Prohibition on Discrimination Against Women about?
- Republic Act No. 6725, enacted on May 12, 1989, strengthens the prohibition against discrimination against women in employment within the Philippines by amending Article 135 of the Labor Code. It makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate against female employees in terms of compensation and promotion based solely on sex. The act specifies that unequal pay for equal work and biased opportunities for training and promotions are considered discriminatory practices. Employers found in violation may face criminal liability, and affected employees can pursue separate civil actions for damages. The Secretary of Labor is tasked with creating guidelines for the implementation of this law, which took effect 15 days after publication.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 6725?
- Amending Art. 135 of the Labor Code Re: Prohibition on Discrimination Against Women (Republic Act No. 6725) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Amending Art. 135 of the Labor Code Re: Prohibition on Discrimination Against Women enacted?
- Amending Art. 135 of the Labor Code Re: Prohibition on Discrimination Against Women (Republic Act No. 6725) was enacted on May 12, 1989.
- What is the citation for Amending Art. 135 of the Labor Code Re: Prohibition on Discrimination Against Women?
- Amending Art. 135 of the Labor Code Re: Prohibition on Discrimination Against Women, Republic Act No. 6725, May 12, 1989 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 6725
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 12, 1989
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6725
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN WITH RESPECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLE ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE OF THE LABOR CODE, AS AMENDED
Article One hundred thirty-five of the Labor Code, as amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:
"Art. 135. Discrimination Prohibited. — It shall be unlawful for any employer to discriminate against any woman employee with respect to terms and conditions of employment solely on account of her sex.
"The following are acts of discrimination:
"(a) Payment of a lesser compensation, including wage, salary or other form of remuneration and fringe benefits, to a female employee as against a male employee, for work of equal value; and
"(b) Favoring a male employee over a female employee with respect to promotion, training opportunities, study and scholarship grants solely on account of their sexes.
"Criminal liability for the willful commission of any unlawful act as provided in this article or any violation of the rules and regulations issued pursuant to Section 2 hereof shall be penalized as provided in Articles 288 and 289 of this Code: Provided, That the institution of any criminal action under this provision shall not bar the aggrieved employee from filing an entirely separate and distinct action for money claims, which may include claims for damages and other affirmative reliefs. The actions hereby authorized shall proceed independently of each other." aisa dc
The Secretary of Labor and Employment is hereby authorized to promulgate the necessary guidelines to implement this Article in accordance with the generally accepted practices and standards here and abroad.
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Approved: May 12, 1989
Published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer and the Daily Globe on May 7, 1989.
Cite This Law
Amending Art. 135 of the Labor Code Re: Prohibition on Discrimination Against Women, Republic Act No. 6725, May 12, 1989 (Philippines)
Amending Art. 135 of the Labor Code Re: Prohibition on Discrimination Against Women, Republic Act No. 6725 (Phil. 1989)
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