Briefing on the IRR of the Service Charge Law

AmCham Philippines

AmCham came to life in 1902 as the Manila Coffee Round Table and later as Manila Merchants Association. Incorporated in 1920, it has since then recognized and reconfirmed the commitment of American business to the development and welfare of the Philippines and the Filipino people.

This is a commitment of long-standing, as its mission statement declares:

The Chamber exists to serve the interests of U.S. businesses through the participation of members in promoting their long-term objectives while contributing to the civic and economic development of the Philippines.”

Event Details

Last November 2019, the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 11360 or the Service Charge Law was signed, mandating that the service charges collected by hotels and similar establishments shall be distributed in full to all covered employees. With the new law, establishments which previously allotted 15% or a portion of the service charges collected to losses or breakages and given managerial employees will no longer be required.

In turn, the management will shoulder all costs on losses and breakages and may result to a further increase in management cost. In addition, managerial employees will no longer receive the 15% distributed among them. The integration of RA 11360 could also possibly affect wages and benefits such as 13th month pays, leave benefits, and retirement benefits among others. With the new changes posed by the Service Charge Law, it is crucial for businesses to familiarize itself with the implications and rules to comply with the new law.

This meeting by the Amcham Philippines Human Capital and Resources Committee aims to present R.A 11360 through a discussion among public sector representatives, human resource executives, business leaders, and other key stakeholders on the current status, challenges, and implications of the new law. Furthermore, it will support and empower the human capital and labor industry in the Philippines through becoming an avenue that would push forward effective policies and initiatives.

Speakers

Atty. Philip Paredes

Assistant Secretary, Legal and Overseas Operations Cluster at Department of Labor and Employment

Bruce Winton

Cluster General Manager at Marriott International

Members

Use this ticket if your company is a member of AmCham Philippines or if you are a member's proxy. Please also select one of the following payment options:

Standard Price: ₱500 + 10% | $11.00
-For online payments through credit card or Paypal, with an additional tariff due to service charge. Ensures a quick entrance to the event.

Door Price: ₱500 | $10.00
-For on-site payments at the events. You may pay through credit card at the event without the additional charge. This will still require you to register before the event.

Standard Price₱500

Standard Price$11

Door Price₱500

Door Price$10

Non-Members

For non-member company representatives or additional guests of AmCham members. Please also select one of the following payment options:

Standard Price: ₱1,000 + 10% | $22.00
-For online payments through credit card or Paypal, with an additional tariff due to service charge. Ensures a quick entrance to the event.

Door Price: ₱1,000 | $20.00
-For on-site payments at the events. You may pay through credit card at the event without the additional charge. This will still require you to register before the event.

Standard Price₱1,000

Standard Price$22

Door Price₱1,000

Door Price$20