15/07/2026
The Philippine business market, when opting to outsource one of its critical operations to a service provider, may face critical challenges when it comes to the definition of direct employees and independent contractors. In this article, we shall take an in-depth look at the Department Order No. 174-17 issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and what it implies for service providers and manpower agencies. Finally, we shall describe how cooperative service providers provide leverage for your business with full compliance with the law.
Read more here: https://www.grupobpo.coop/blog/2026/07/14/navigating-do-174-avoid-labor-only-contracting-risks-grupo-bpo/