Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10911 Otherwise Known as the "Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act"

 February 2, 2017DOLE DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 170-17IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10911 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "ANTI-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT"Pursuant to Section 9 of Republic Act No. 10911 or the "Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act," the following implementing rules and regulations are hereby issued: SECTION 1. Declaration of Policies. — The State shall promote equal opportunities in employment for everyone. To this end, it shall be the policy of the State to:(a) Promote employment of individuals on the basis of their abilities, knowledge, skills and qualifications rather than their age.(b) Prohibit arbitrary age limitations in employment.(c) Promote the rights of all employees and workers, regardless of age, to be treated equally in terms of compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and other employment opportunities.SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. — As used in this Rules, the following terms shall mean:(a) Employee refers to a person who performs professional, managerial or administrative work and is paid salaries by the employer as compensation for service rendered; CAIHTE(b) Employer refers to any person, natural or juridical, employing...