Practice question
A genuine force-majeure event prevents wage payment on the statutory date. The obstruction later ends, and normal payment becomes possible. The employer says the missed date permits postponement until the end of the next quarter. Which is correct?
- A missed date always authorizes quarterly deferral.
- Article 103 requires payment immediately after the force majeure or uncontrollable circumstance ceases.
- The wages are forfeited when the event occurs.
- Employees must prove the employer earned a profit first.
- Only the next annual meeting can authorize payment.
Legal references
- Labor Code, DOLE consolidated 2022 edition, specified articles: https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/15242/PHL15242%202022.pdf — Articles 102–105.
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