Stop guessing what “compliant” means. Get a ready-to-use contract template built around the clauses that actually drive cost, risk, and termination defensibility in the Philippines.

What this template covers (so you don’t miss the stuff that causes disputes later):

• Probationary employment (6 months) with regularisation framing and performance standards
• Role, duties, and job description alignment (Annex A)
• Compensation structure: basic salary, de minimis allowance, and 13th month pay reference
• Workplace terms: office-based and work-from-home policy language
• Working hours and schedule, overtime pre-approval, and premium pay placeholders tied to Philippine labour standards
• Holiday handling (regular holidays and special non-working holidays)
• Leave policy scaffolding (VL, SL, bereavement) plus statutory maternity leave language
• Termination provisions (authorised causes, just causes, due process, and notice framing)
• HMO benefit clause (editable)
• Confidentiality, non-disclosure, and IP ownership (including inventions/assignments)
• Non-compete and non-solicitation language (editable; intended for counsel review)

Why this matters operationally:

In the Philippines, “we agreed verbally” doesn’t carry you when there’s a complaint, audit, or exit. What holds up is documentation consistency — contract terms that match your payroll, timekeeping, remittances, and employee communications. This template is meant to help you start with a contract that’s structurally complete, not stitched together.

Who this is for:

• Foreign companies hiring PH-based employees (first hire to growing teams)
• Operators cleaning up contract templates before scaling payroll and headcount
• Teams that want a standard contract they can customise per role without rewriting from scratch

Disclaimer: This template is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and interpretations may change and may apply differently depending on your situation. We recommend review and customisation by qualified Philippine counsel before use.

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