RA 9547

RA 9547AN ACT STRENGTHENING AND EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF THE SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PROVISIONS OF R.A. NO. 7323, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENTS ( SPES

Who may apply?Any student may apply for employment under SPES, provided he/she meets the following qualifications:(a) At least 15 years of age but not more than 25 years of age(b) Combined net income after tax of parents, including his/her income, if any, does not exceed the latest annual regional poverty threshold level for a family of six (6) as determined and provided by NEDA; and At least got an average passing grade during the last school/term attended.

STUDENT refers to any person between 15 to 25 years old who are enrolled or out of school youth (OSY), intending to enroll in any secondary, tertiary, technical or vocational educational institution.

Where to apply?Any student may file application at the PESO ( Public Employment Service Office) having jurisdiction over his/her residence.

Period of EmploymentThe period of employment under the SPES shall be governed by the following:(a) Secondary Level employment shall only be during summer and/or Christmas vacations:During Summer not less than 20 working days but not more than 52 working daysDuring Christmas not less than 10 days but not more than 15 days.(b) For Tertiary, Technical or Vocational Education Level any time of the year but in no case be less than 20 working days or more than 52 working days within a period of one year. In all cases, employment should not exceed 52 working days within a period of 1 year.

Payment of WagesShould not be lower than the applicable minimum wage60% shall be paid by employer40% shall be paid by DOLE