Regularization and termination of employment

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How long should probationary employment be?

Probationary period should not exceed six (6) months from the date the employee started working. One becomes a regular employee upon completion of his six-month period of probationary.

The exceptions to the imposition of a six (6) month of probationary period of employment include the following:

1. When the employer and the employee mutually agree on a shorter or longer period
2. When the nature of work to be performed by the employee requires a longer period
3. When a longer period is required and established by company policy.

When is an employee considered a regular employee?

An employment is deemed regular when an employee:

1. Has been engaged to perform activities, which are usually necessary or desirable in the usual business or trade of the employer.
2. Has rendered at least one (1) year of service, whether such service is continuous or broken, with respect to the activity in which he is employed.

How can an employee terminate his employment?

An employee may file his voluntary resignation by serving a written notice to the employer at least one (1) month prior to the intended date of resignation.

What are the requisites for termination of employment by an employee without just cause?

In case of termination without just cause, the employee must comply with the following requisites:

1. Written notice of the termination (resignation letter)
2. Service of such notice to the employer at least one (1) month in advance.

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