HB 3921

House·20th Congress·Filed Aug 20, 2025

An Act Including Artificial Intelligence (Ai) Systems as "Labor-Saving Devices" Under Article 298 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, as Amended

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The bill would treat AI tools that make workers redundant as “labor‑saving devices,” requiring employers to prove the AI was needed, that it caused the job loss, and that they used fair criteria, and it would guarantee affected workers a minimum separation pay.

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Author · Representative

Franz Legazpi
RepresentativePINOY WORKERS (party-list)
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HB03921 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

An Act Including Artificial Intelligence (Ai) Systems as "Labor-Saving Devices" Under Article 298 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, as Amended

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