The Labor Code & Special Statutes

Strategic Workplace Advocacy

Navigating the intricate balance of the Philippine Labor Code. We provide ironclad DOLE compliance for enterprises and aggressive NLRC litigation for wrongfully terminated professionals.

Book Labor Consultation

Corporate Advisory

Preemptive legal architecture to insulate your company from crippling labor liabilities and DOLE penalties.

  • DOLE Compliance Audits
  • Due Process & Dismissals
  • Policy & Handbook Design
  • Independent Contracting

Labor Litigation

Unyielding advocacy before the NLRC and courts to recover withheld compensation and vindicate employee rights.

  • Wrongful Termination
  • Unpaid Wages & Benefits
  • Workplace Harassment
  • Constructive Dismissal

Statutory Focus

Special Labor Laws

Beyond the general Labor Code, our firm provides technical mastery over specialized statutes affecting specific sectors and benefits.

Kasambahay Law (RA 10361)

Rights, contracts, and benefit disputes for domestic workers.

Workmen's Compensation

Occupational hazards, injury, and disability claims.

SIL & Retirement (RA 7641)

Recovery of leave credits and correct retirement packages.

Mandated Special Leaves

Solo Parent, VAWC, and Magna Carta for Women leave rights.

Redundancy & Retrenchment

Strategic handling of business-related workforce reductions.

13th Month Pay Law

Enforcement of mandatory year-end benefits for all employees.

Migrant Workers (OFW)

Legal advisory for recruitment and contract violations.

Senior Citizens Act

Advocacy for senior employees and anti-age discrimination.

The Firm Advantage

Why Choose Gutierrez & Lumanag

Labor law is built on a highly technical paper trail. The details of your documentation dictate your success.

01

NLRC & DOLE Mastery

Proceedings before the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) operate under specialized rules. Our partners have deep-rooted experience in navigating Single Entry Approach (SEnA) conciliations, position paper drafting, and executing DOLE compliance orders.

02

Commercial Viability

For our corporate clients, we don't just provide legal answers; we provide business solutions. We structure your HR manuals, contractor agreements, and disciplinary protocols to ensure your business remains profitable while insulated from crippling labor liabilities.

03

Unyielding Employee Advocacy

For wrongfully terminated individuals, confronting a massive corporation is intimidating. We level the playing field. We aggressively demand the production of payrolls, DTRs, and internal memos to prove illegal dismissal and recover your hard-earned wages and separation pay.