Article 1418

 Article 1418

When the law fixes, or authorizes the fixing of the maximum number of hours of labor, and a contract is entered into whereby a laborer undertakes to work longer than the maximum thus fixed, he may demand additional compensation for service rendered beyond the time limit.


Purpose of the provision:

Employees are entitled for an additional compensation for services rendered beyond the 8-hour labor work under the Eight-Hour Labor Law. except for: 

  1. Government employees
  2. Managerial employees
  3. Field personnel
  4. Members of the family of the employers who are dependent upon him for support
  5. Domestic helpers 
  6. Persons in the personal service of another
  7. Workers who are paid by results

Social legislations and labor laws will govern the rights and obligations of employees and laborers.


Case Illustration:

Saladas vs Franklin Baker Company 108 Phil. 364 (1960)

Ponente: J. Concepcion


Facts:

Saladas was an employee of Franklin Baker Company from 1949 to 1952, when he was dismissed. He filed with the Wage Administration Service of the Department of Labor a claim for overtime services by a letter to the Company. Having been ignored, he instituted a civil case for the recovery of the sum of money. The case was dismissed. A year later, he again instituted an action for recovery which was again dismissed. Hence, this present petition.

Issue: 

Whether or not petitioner is entitled to the overtime compensation.

Held:

Yes. Under the Commonwealth Act No. 444 or otherwise known as the Eight Hour Labor Law, employees are entitled to additional compensation for services rendered beyond the eight-hour limit.


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