Can an employee's start date fall on a weekend or public holiday in the Philippines?

Yes, an employee’s start date may fall on a weekend or public holiday in the Philippines.

Is there a statutory probationary period in the Philippines and can it be extended or removed? Can the probationary period differ for various job titles or employment agreement types?

In the Philippines, the probationary period is generally limited to a maximum of 6 months. However, a longer period may be imposed by mutual agreement between employer and employee if the longer period is justified considering the nature of work.

Extensions to probationary period can only be implemented if the employee has failed to satisfy the qualification conditions, the employer wishes to give the employee a further opportunity to address them, and employer and employee mutually agree to extend.

What is Pebl's onboarding timeline in the Philippines?

In the Philippines, Pebl's onboarding timeline typically takes around 14 business days and may extend up to 1 month at most, assuming there are no delays from the customer or the supported employee.

Can Pebl accept or support customers that have a local entity in the Philippines?

No, Pebl does not accept or support customers that have a local entity in the Philippines.