Practice question
Is all contracting or subcontracting prohibited under Philippine labor law?
- Yes, regardless of independence and worker protection.
- No; contracting may be permissible when the governing conditions are satisfied.
- Yes, whenever three parties are involved.
- No; every arrangement labeled outsourcing is lawful.
- Yes, unless every contractor is government-owned.
Legal references
- DOLE Department Order 174 s. 2017, primary issuance reproduced: https://palscon.org/public/assets/img/labor-laws-advisory/DO%20174-17%20Rules%20Implementing%20%20Articles%20106%20to%20109%20of%20the%20Labor%20Code,%20As%20Amended.pdf — Section 8.
- Borromeo v Lazada E-Services, G.R. 265610, April 3 2024, main opinion: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/apr2024/gr_265610_2024.html
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