Document background
The Simple Separation Agreement serves as a crucial document in Philippine employment relations, used when formally ending an employment relationship through mutual agreement or unilateral termination. This document, governed by the Philippine Labor Code and related DOLE regulations, ensures proper documentation of separation terms while protecting both employer and employee rights. The agreement typically becomes necessary during resignations, terminations, redundancies, or mutual separation scenarios. It must include specific elements required by Philippine law, such as computation of final pay, separation benefits, and clearance procedures. A properly executed Simple Separation Agreement helps prevent future disputes by clearly outlining all terms of separation, including financial settlements, continuing obligations, and releases of claims, while ensuring compliance with local labor regulations and jurisprudence.
