Domestic Workers Act/
BATAS KASAMBAHAY KASAMBAHAY BATAS Republic Act No. 10361
C O M P E N S A T I O N Current Monthly Minimum Wage for Domestic Workers (September 2022)
REGION
REGION
MINIMUM WAGE Cities & 1st class Mun.
MINIMUM WAGE
REGION
Other Municipalities
Cities & 1st class Mun.
Other Municipalities
NCR
6,000
IV-B
4,500
CAR
4,500
V
4,000
I
5,000
VI
4,500
II
5,000
VII
5,500
4,500
X
MINIMUM WAGE Cities & 1st class Mun.
Other Municipalities
4,500
3,500
XI
4,500
XII
III
5,000
4,500
VIII
5,000
4,500
IV-A
5,000
4,000
IX
4,000
3,500
4,500
XIII
4,000 4,000
Source: National Wages and Productivity Production/RTWPBs
The payment shall be made in cash given directly to the Kasambahay
The employer cannot make any deductions that are not mandated by the law, or that have not been previously agreed upon in writing. The employer must provide a pay slip that indicates the amount paid and deductions made, if any.
R I G H T S
Humane sleeping arrangements
A N D
The Kasambahay is entitled to 13th-month pay
P R I V I L E G E S
At least 3 adequate meals a day
The Kasambahay shall be entitled to an aggregate rest period of 8 hours a day, plus one rest day a week.
Appropriate rest & assistance in case of illness or injury
The employer shall also give the Kasambahay an opportunity to finish basic education...
And if possible, access to alternative learning systems and higher education or technical and vocational training.
B E N E F I T S
A Kasambahay that has served at least one month shall be covered by the following: Social Security System PhilHealth Pag-IBIG
Upon completing 1 year of service, a Kasambahay shall be entitled to an annual incentive leave of 5 days with pay. *said annual year cannot be carried over to succeeding years or converted to cash.
If the Kasambahay receives a monthly salary of less than P5,000, the employer shall shoulder the premium payments or contributions.