Table of Contents
Introduction
Key Considerations for Employing in the Philippines
Benefits
Employment Contracts
Onboarding
Leaves
Payroll & Taxes
Termination Process
Invoice Schedule
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1. Introduction
Hiring in the Philippines requires compliance with labor laws, statutory leave entitlements, and contribution-based benefits. Omnipresent’s Employer of Record (EOR) service helps companies hire quickly and compliantly.
2. Key Considerations for Employing in the Philippines
Currency: Philippine Peso (₱, PHP)
Language: English and Filipino
Employer Costs: Variable (use OmniCalculator for estimates)
Termination Complexity: Very Hard
Onboarding Timeline: ~7 calendar days
Payroll Frequency: Semi-monthly (15th and 30th)
3. Benefits
What We Offer
Mandatory Benefits:
National Health Insurance Program (NHIP via PhilHealth)
State Social Security (SSS)
Employees' Compensation Program (ECP)
Mandatory Provident Fund (WISP)
Supplementary Benefits:
Private healthcare (through SafetyWing)
Dental & vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Travel insurance
Employee assistance programs
Retirement
Contributions to WISP are processed via payroll.
Retirement pay entitlement: Half-month salary per year of service (after 5 years, age 60–65).
Long-term disability and death benefits via SSS and WISP.
4. Employment Contracts
Requirements
Written contracts are mandatory
Language: English
Signature: Simple electronic
Backdating: Not allowed under Omnipresent policy
Contract Types
Only indefinite-term contracts are offered via Omnipresent
Probation Period
Maximum 6 months
No notice required during probation termination
Contract Customisation
Optional: Unlimited time off, extra-legal sick leave
Not customisable: Overtime, restrictive covenants, stylistic edits
5. Onboarding
Timeline
~7 calendar days (excluding visa/medical/background delays)
Includes:
Platform setup
Right-to-work check
Employment contract
Benefits & payroll enrollment
Registration & Approvals
No third-party approval required except for foreign nationals
Immigration & Visas
Visa support is not currently offered in the Philippines
Employee Transfers
Seniority recognition available if transferring from another EOR or internal move
6. Leaves
Annual Leave
5 days mandatory (Service Incentive Leave - SIL)
Common practice: 15 vacation + 15 sick days for professionals
Sick Leave
SIL can be used for sick leave
Employers may grant additional sick leave beyond mandatory minimum
Maternity Leave
60 days (normal delivery) or 78 days (caesarean)
Paid at 100% of daily salary (employer reimbursed by SSS)
Paternity Leave
7 days paid for first 4 children, for married male employees
Public Holidays
Includes Regular Holidays and Special Non-Working Days
Examples:
New Year’s Day, Araw ng Kagitingan, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Eid holidays, Independence Day, National Heroes Day, Bonifacio Day, Christmas Day, Rizal Day
Chinese New Year, EDSA Revolution, Black Saturday, Ninoy Aquino Day, All Saints Day
7. Payroll & Taxes
Payroll Cycle
Semi-monthly (15th and 30th)
Payroll run: 1st to end of month
Cut-off: 6th
Payment: Last working day of the month
Extra Payments
13th-month salary is mandatory (1/12 of basic salary)
Paid no later than December 24
Bonuses and commissions are allowed
Minimum Wage
PHP 610/day (2023)
Hourly wage not supported by Omnipresent
Standard Work Schedule
8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday
Employer Costs
Use OmniCalculator for tailored estimates
8. Termination Process
Legal Grounds for Termination
Serious violations, gross misconduct, redundancy
Must follow proper legal process depending on cause
Notice Period
For just cause: Notice only after due process
For authorized cause: 1-month notice
Probationary employees: Reasonable written notice required
Severance Pay
Typically 1 month salary per year of service, based on cause
Omnipresent Policy
Contact Omnipresent before any termination discussions
Submit termination request via OmniPlatform for assessment
9. Invoice Schedule
Initial Fees
Setup Fees: Triggered on contract signing
Deposit: Due when contract is ready for signing
Initial Salary Prepayment: Invoiced on employment start date
Monthly Invoicing
Billed in arrears after payroll is finalized
Includes:
Service fee
Deposit insurance (if applicable)
FX fee (if applicable)
10. Get Started with Omnipresent
We simplify global employment with fully compliant HR, payroll, and benefits support. Scale your team in the Philippines with confidence.