A Joint Employment Contract is essential when an employee will be providing services to multiple employers in the Philippines, whether within a group of companies or between independent organizations. This arrangement is common in shared service centers, consortium projects, or when specialized skills are needed across multiple entities. The document must comply with Philippine labor laws, including the Labor Code and Department of Labor and Employment regulations, while clearly delineating employer responsibilities, compensation arrangements, and benefit allocations. It addresses crucial aspects such as statutory compliance, tax implications, social security contributions, and healthcare coverage, ensuring that all employers fulfill their legal obligations. The contract is particularly important for protecting the rights of employees while providing a clear framework for employers to manage shared resources efficiently.

1. Parties: Identification of all parties: the employee and all joint employers

2. Background: Context of the joint employment arrangement and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the contract, including specific roles and responsibilities of each employer

4. Term of Employment: Duration of employment, including start date and whether fixed-term or indefinite

5. Nature of Employment: Description of the joint employment relationship and allocation of employer responsibilities

6. Position and Duties: Employee's role, responsibilities, and reporting relationships to each employer

7. Work Location and Schedule: Primary workplace(s) and working hours for each employer

8. Compensation and Benefits: Salary, benefits, and how these are allocated between employers

9. Statutory Benefits: SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and other mandatory benefits, including employer contributions

10. Leave Entitlements: Vacation, sick leave, and other leave benefits, including administration

11. Performance Management: Performance evaluation process and criteria from each employer

12. Confidentiality and Data Protection: Obligations regarding confidential information of all employers

13. Termination: Grounds and procedures for termination, including the effect of termination by one employer

14. Governing Law: Confirmation of Philippine law application and jurisdiction

15. Execution: Signature blocks for all parties