My boss don't give us our 13th month pay, what should we do?

If this is mandated by your country then report them to the proper authorities but be prepared for the consequences in case the law will take longer than usual to take effect like law proceedings in the case of lawsuits. Good luck!

Yes, there is a chance you could lose your jobs, but how is it any different if you stay there working and continue to not be paid? Either way, you are without money. If you're concerned about job loss, then be out there looking for a second one. That way if something ,does happen, you'll already have a back up.

You should first make sure that the company you work for is covered by this law and that you are eligible for the payment. The relevant law (full text and Guidelines) can be found here: http://www.chanrobles.com/presidentialdecreeno851rules.htm#.UL2132c3nLQ and here: http://www.chanrobles.com/revised13thmonthpayguidelines.htm#.UL21zWc3nLQ If you think that your employer is liable to give you a 13th Month Payment under the law, you should contact your local Labor Office and ask them to confirm this and how best to approach the matter. It certainly seems that you may have a case because the law appears to apply to anyone operating a business in the Philippines and employing Filipinos.

Since you've explained to them the legalities, then I think the only recourse you have is to file a case with the National Labor Relations Commission. To be frank though, I don't think you'll be able to get your 13 month pay this year. I mean, courts take some time to resolve cases. And there are appeals and such.

i do hope your boss someday can change his mind.. you and your friend deserver to get 13 months pay if you and your friend had worked hard..

thats sad... do you have a labor board or something equal you can go to? Someone you can talk to about this?

If 13th month pay is mandated by government, then your boss must abide the law. Just make sure that your company is residing in that same country. I'm sure your bosses has an idea about the law or has local accountants/lawyers that can inform them about it. You can start talking to them. If all else fails you can always raise the issue to the department of labor.

The law in our country surely states that an employee is entitled to a 13th month pay. This actually excuses no one. Even if they are Koreans and they are doing business here, the they should follow the law. I have a lot of friends in Mactan Export Processing Zone, this are actually companies owned by American, Japanese, and many other nationalities. They are giving their employes, 13 month pay since they are operating in the Philippines. If they do not give you your 13 th month pay, perhaps it is time to go to the labor department and complain so that this people who do not follow our law will be dealt with accordingly and so that you will be able to receive what is due.

hi deine86, in korea maybe there is no such thing as 13th month pay, but i think they have something called bonus which means it could be a one-month bonus or a two-months bonus depending on the company's profit for the whole year.

Tell them you're going to report them to Labor Department. Even househelps and other small time jobs are entitled for this benefits- so these Korean company owner have no right to complain.

huh?really then why?i think that every boss or even company should release 13th month pay for their employee,because one of the rights of an employee is to have and receive their 13th month pay yearly,i think you should report it to the government agency under labor and employment.

How does your pay compare to what you would expect from other companies? I ask, because your bosses might have budgeted to give you a fair salary based on twelve months' salary for 12 months' work (this is the system here in the UK also), and whilst you may have a legal right to an extra 13th month's pay, your legal enforcement of this could bankrupt the company. And then where would you be? You need to decide whether your company can actually afford to give you your 13th month pay, and if they can't and you bankrupt them, whether it matters, or are there plenty more fish in the sea as regards jobs.

Why don't you and all your co-workers take support of law. You can complain to police. If you fear of losing your job then you are doing the great mistake. Or simply tell that you all will not work for whole 13th month. If you have dare to support the truth, you will definitely win.

if the 13th month pay is mandated by law, then you should insist on getting 13th pay since it is the way doing on your country. If your boss refused for that they not do this in Korean, then tell your boss, you are not in Korea, you are in my country. You deserve to have 13th month pay. Just be brave.

What is 13th month pay? What does that mean exactly?

Go to the labor department. File something. but be ready to find a new job after.

Hi deine! First, I would want to know if it was stated in your contract when you were hired by this company. Have a nice day!

The only thing I can suggest is to file a complaint with the labor authority. This is not appropriate for your of not releasing the proper compensation under his umbrella. You can try to ask essential information in your government sector about it.

I think you should report them to DOLE.And DOLE will do the necessary action for that. Every employer is mandated to give their worker a 13th month. It is an every employee's privilege.

ahh no wonder they won't give 13th month. Yes, he has the right not to give you 13th month if they using the Korean policies... like, if it is holiday in Korea you should have your holidays too. Which holidays you follow? Your country or Korea's? January 1 - New Year 1st day of 1st lunar month - (Seollal)Korea's New Year - 3 days March 1 - Independence Day - 1 day May 5 - Children's day - 1 day 8th day of 4th lunar month - Buddha's Birthday - 1 day June 6 - Memorial Day - 1 day August 15 - Memorial day - 1 day ........... and so on this is the most important: Christmas Day December 25 Christmas is commonly called "Seongtanjeol (???,???)" in Korean(especially among Christians), but the official Korean name fixed by law is "Gidoktansinil"2. In South Korea, Korean Christianity is the one of two major religions, along with Buddhism. - 1 day There are lots of Legal Holidays in Korea and December 25 is among them http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_South_Korea Better ask the Korean Immigration to be sure