Practice question
Under DO249-25's definition, when does the 30-calendar-day mandatory conciliation-mediation period start?
- On the employee's original hiring date.
- From the initial conference at which both parties appeared.
- Only after the employer wins a case.
- From every later reminder letter.
- From an automatic final judgment.
Legal references
- https://ncmb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DO249-.pdf — DOLE Department Order249-25, RulesI–II, IV Section4, V and VII.
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2013/ra_10396_2013.html — Republic Act10396, Section1; current Labor Code Article234 [228].
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