Section 5Sec./Art. 5

Employment Contract . - An employment contract shall be executed by and between the caregiver and the employer before the commencement of the service in a language or dialect understood bu both parties. A copy of the duly signed and notarized employment contract shall be given to the caregiver which shall include the following:

(a) Duties and responsibilities of the caregiver;

(b) Period of employment;

(c) Work arrangement;

(d) Compensation;

(e) Authorized deductions;

(f) Hours of work and proportionate additional payment or overtime pay;

(g) Rest days and allowable leaves;

(h) Board, lodging, and medical attention;

(i) Other benefits as stipulated in this Act;

(j) Termination of employment; and

(k) Any other lawful condition agreed upon by both parties.

The DOLE, in consultation with the National Tripartite Industrial Peace Council, shall develop a model employment contract for caregivers which shall be made available at all times in all its websites, free of charge to caregivers, employers, and the general public.