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PD 442 Article 147

Indemnity for Unjust Termination of Services.

Article 147

ART. 147. Indemnity for Unjust Termination of Services. — If the period of household service is fixed, neither the employer nor the househelper may terminate the contract before the expiration of the term, except for a just cause. If the househelper is unjustly dismissed, he or she shall be paid the compensation already earned plus that for fifteen (15) days by way of indemnity. If the househelper leaves without justifiable reason, he or she shall forfeit any unpaid salary due him or her not exceeding fifteen (15) days.

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CitationPD 442 Article 147 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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