Text of the provision
Art. 170. Effective date of coverage. Compulsory coverage of the employer during the effectivity of this Title shall take effect on the first day of his operation, and that of the employee, on the date of his employment.
Labor Code of the Philippines, Presidential Decree No. 442, as amended. Reproduced in full from the official enactment and verified against the LawPhil and ChanRobles renderings.
What this article means
Compulsory coverage of an employer begins on the first day of its operation; coverage of an employee begins on the date of his employment.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 169 — Coverage Of Overseas Filipino Employees.
- Article 171 — Registration With The System.
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