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Practice question: Prohibitions Regarding Wages

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Practice question

Which statement correctly describes Article 113's rule on wage deductions?
  1. Every deduction is lawful if management wants it.
  2. Deductions are generally prohibited except where a recognized legal or regulatory authorization applies.
  3. All statutory contributions are prohibited deductions.
  4. A company handbook can create any exception.
  5. Every worker must pay any claimed business loss without inquiry.

Legal references

  • Labor Code, DOLE consolidated 2022 edition, specified articles: https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/15242/PHL15242%202022.pdf — Articles 112–119.

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