The gig economy involves work done in digital labor platforms which includes both web-based platforms, where work is outsourced through an open call to a geographically dispersed crowd (crowdwork), and through location-based apps (work on-demand via apps) which allocate work to individuals in a specific geographic area.
Workers’ Rights in the Gig Economy Read More »
The Asia Business Law Journal conducted its research on the Philippines’ leading law practitioners. Its research included interviews with different in-house counsel and Philippine-focused international law firms.
ACCRALAW’s A-Listed Lawyers Read More »
To date, ACCRALAW has hired 45 associates who are scheduled to join the Firm after they take the 2020/2021 Bar Examinations.
A Bar Methods Lecture for New Recruits Read More »
ACCRALAW contributed the Philippine chapter of Chambers Global Practice Guide on Employment Law. Emerico O. De Guzman, Clarence Darrow C. Valdecantos, Joy Anne C. Leong-Pambid, and Gilyen Ezra Marie L. Li wrote the chapter.
Chambers Employment 2021 Global Practice Guide Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the way we live, particularly in relation to travel and mobility. In an attempt to curb the spread of the constantly evolving variants of the COVID-19 disease, the Philippines is among the countries that continue to close its borders to foreign travelers coming in for purposes of tourism.
For more than a year now, the current COVID-19 pandemic has affected “how we do things” in all aspects of our lives. Apart from “shocking” our health systems, this pandemic forced companies to adapt in order to survive, drastically changing working arrangements. Caught in a difficult exercise of balancing interests of protecting health and providing continuous employment, most companies implemented remote working or work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for their employees.
AI, Employee Privacy and COVID-19 Read More »
When Revenue Regulations (“RR”) No. 9-2021 was issued, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (“PEZA”) registered enterprises became concerned as their once VAT zero-rated local purchases will be subject to 12% VAT starting on June 27, 2021.
Suspension of the Imposition of VAT on Local Purchases of RBEs Read More »
It was reported in the news recently, that CNN in New York, USA fired three employees who violated company policy by reporting for work unvaccinated against the COVID-19 virus1. Jeff Zucker, CNN chief, was reported to have said that CNN has a zero-tolerance policy on the matter — referring to the policy requiring employees reporting onsite to get vaccinated.
No Vaccine, No Work Read More »
ACCRALAW mourns the untimely demise of Jefferson M. Marquez, Senior Partner of ACCRALAW and Resident Partner of the Firm’s Cebu Branch.
In Memoriam – Jefferson M. Marquez Read More »
Play-to-Earn games have been gaining traction recently. With popular games like Axie Infinity and My Defi Pet, users are drawn to the unique selling proposition that one can earn money as they play.
In a nutshell, Play-to-Earn games involve the use of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) which gamers can use to progress in the game.
Understanding NFTs as Virtual Assets Read More »
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