��������Ƶ

The Domestic Worker Contract is a legally mandated document in the Philippines, required under Republic Act No. 10361 (Batas Kasambahay) for all domestic employment relationships. This contract should be used whenever engaging a domestic worker (kasambahay) for household services, whether full-time or part-time, live-in or live-out. It ensures compliance with Philippine labor laws and provides protection for both employers and domestic workers. The document must be registered with the local barangay authority and includes comprehensive details about employment terms, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and obligations of both parties. It serves as a crucial legal document that helps prevent labor disputes and ensures proper documentation of domestic employment relationships in accordance with Philippine regulations.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and the domestic worker, including complete names, addresses, and contact information

2. Background: Brief context of the employment relationship and reference to Batas Kasambahay compliance

3. Definitions: Key terms used in the contract, including 'domestic work', 'household', and other relevant terminology

4. Nature of Employment: Description of work duties, responsibilities, and scope of domestic services to be provided

5. Work Location: Specific address and description of the workplace where services will be performed

6. Working Hours and Rest Periods: Daily and weekly work schedule, rest days, meal breaks, and daily rest periods as per law

7. Compensation: Monthly salary, payment schedule, and method of payment in accordance with minimum wage requirements

8. Mandatory Benefits: SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and other benefits required by Philippine law

9. Leave Benefits: Annual leave, sick leave, and other leave entitlements

10. Accommodation and Meals: Details of living arrangements and food provisions if applicable

11. Health and Safety: Provisions for ensuring safe working conditions and medical attention when needed

12. Termination: Grounds and procedures for contract termination by either party

13. Governing Law: Specification that the contract is governed by Philippine law, particularly Batas Kasambahay

14. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disagreements between parties