What is the threshold total asset value for a business enterprise to be not covered by the Minimum Wage Law?

The threshold total asset value for a business enterprise to be not covered by the Minimum Wage Law is Php 3,500,000. This means that businesses with total assets below this amount must adhere to the minimum wage regulations, ensuring that employees receive at least the legal minimum pay.

The rationale behind setting this threshold is to protect smaller businesses from potential financial strain that could arise from having to comply with minimum wage requirements, which could impact their sustainability and ability to operate. By establishing a limit on asset value, the law aims to balance the need for worker protections with the ability of smaller enterprises to thrive economically.

For businesses with total assets exceeding this threshold, the assumption is that they are more financially capable of offering minimum wage or higher to their employees, thus exempting them from specific provisions of the Minimum Wage Law. This approach reflects a consideration of the economic realities faced by various sizes of businesses.