Pre-employment vs.

Post employment

 POEA
 Section 10, RA 8042 as amended by RA 10022 transfer to the Labor

ARTICLE 110. Worker preference in case of bankruptcy. - In the event of bankruptcy or liquidation of an
employer’s business, his workers shall enjoy first preference as regards their wages and other monetary claims, any
provisions of law to the contrary notwithstanding. Such unpaid wages and monetary claims shall be paid in full
before claims of the government and other creditors may be paid.

 Ordinary preferences:
1. Worker’s wages and other monetary claims
2. Government
3. Other Creditors
 Requisites:
1. Extra-judicial declaration of bankruptcy
2. Properties of the corporation/entity is free from any attachment or encumbrances