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Philippines
- How are salaries prorated in the Philippines?
- Background Checks in the Philippines
- Public holidays and Calendar in the Philippines
- Can employees work during national holidays in the Philippines?
- How is overtime handled in the Philippines?
- What are the standard probation periods in the Philippines?
- How are sick leaves regulated in the Philippines? What is SIL?
- What are the standard working hours in the Philippines?
- Can employees have more than one job in the Philippines?
- What is the Social Security System (SSS) in the Philippines?
- What is the mandatory 13th-month salary in the Philippines?
- Is remote work possible in the Philippines? What about allowances?
- How are income taxes calculated in the Philippines?
- What is the minimum wage in the Philippines?
- What are the Health and Safety standards in the Philippines?
- What type of leaves are employees entitled to in the Philippines?
- What salary deductions are made by the government in the Philippines?
- How do I submit expenses in the Philippines?
- What are the mandatory employer burden to social liability in the Philippines
- What job titles can be used in the Philippines?
- What is the standard employment agreement Horizons offers in the Philippines?
- Can a client’s Philippine entity sign the proposal when hiring an employee in the Philippines?
- Why should employees work from home in the Philippines?
What is the mandatory 13th-month salary in the Philippines?
The 13th-month pay in the Philippines is a mandatory benefit required by law, which equals one-twelfth of an employee's total basic annual salary, intended to be given not later than December 24th each year. The 13th-month salary is calculated by dividing the total basic salary earned in a year by 12 months.
This mandatory benefit is given to employees regardless of the nature of their employment.
While the 14th-month pay is not mandated, some companies offer it voluntarily as part of their benefits package, often as a mid-year or year-end bonus, to provide additional financial assistance to their employees.
If you wish to pay 14th pay to the employee, please add it as variable pay onto the Horizons Portal 、
Click client → Where Can I Input Non-recurring (Variable Pay) Income for Employees?
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