Contract of Domestic Service.
Article 140
ART. 140. Contract of Domestic Service. — The original contract of domestic service shall not last for more than two (2) years but it may be renewed for such periods as may be agreed upon by the parties.
PD 442 Article 140
Other provisions in Chapter III
- Article 139: Coverage.
- Article 141: Minimum Wage.
- Article 142: Minimum Cash Wage.
- Article 144: Opportunity for Education.
- Article 145: Treatment of Househelpers.
- Article 146: Board, Lodging and Medical Attendance.
- Article 147: Indemnity for Unjust Termination of Services.
- Article 148: Rules on Services of Termination Notice.
- Article 149: Employment Certification.
- Article 150: Employment Records.
CitationPD 442 Article 140 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).
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