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Practice question: Solidary Liability

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Does partial payment of an established solidary wage debt leave that same paid portion collectible again from the other debtor?
  1. Yes; solidarity always doubles wages.
  2. Yes; each debtor owes the full amount even after satisfaction.
  3. No.
  4. Only if the worker changes lawyers.
  5. Yes; payment is legally irrelevant.

Legal references

  • DOLE Department Order 174 s.2017, issued text, Sections 5-14: 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
  • Labor Code Articles 106-109: https://lawphil.net/statutes/presdecs/pd1974/pd_442_1974.html

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