PD 442 Article 217

Right to Additional Income Benefits.

Article 217

ART. 217. Right to Additional Income Benefits. — In case the employee's injury or death was due to the failure of the employer to comply with any law, or fail to install and maintain safety appliances, or take other precautions for the prevention of injury, said employer shall pay to the employee or his dependents additional income benefits equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of those fixed by this Title.

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