Last Saturday for Kasambahay Registration - 29 June

2 things.

First of all, 29 June is NOT the last day for Householder/Kasambahay registration.  There is NO LAST day.  However, this Saturday 29 June is the LAST SATURDAY THAT SSS offices are opened specifically for Kasambahay registration.

secondly, see discussion below ----

i heard someone complaining that the SSS instructions in the SSS website did not match the actual procedures in the branches.  so i took a  gander at reading the SSS procedures in a  copy that someone gave me and checked the procedures done at the SSS branches.

well ...... i guess the confusion has to do with the form called Employer Registration, also referred to as the R-1.  I am having difficulty attaching the picture of the form.  However, let me just say that the instructions that form part of the form specify supporting documents.

Therefore, the people in the Operations - that is, the branch people are safeguarding you - the householder - by asking you for identification. 

Why do i say safeguarding you .... if you are required to supply identification (and authorization, just in case you send someone to do things for you), NO ONE can pretend to be you, and thus NO ONE can maliciously report erroneous items for you that may create hassles for you.

so, i suggest you bring 2 IDs as proof of your identity.
 as you can discern from the picture below, the instructions say there are no additional documents required.

i say, be safe, and provide IDs and authorization letter as necessary.

dont forget to register as an employer for your kasambahay

Two Saturdays left for the SSS Kasambahay-Householder Registration

This is just to remind those who read my blog for my inputs on various stuff  that there 2 Saturdays left for the registration (and payment if you so desire) for kasambahays and householders.

Tomorrow, June 22 and on Saturday, 29 June.

take advantage of the relatively shorter lines since only kasambahay transactions will be entertained by SSS

SSS Offices Nationwide OPEN 8-5 for June Saturdays - 8, 15, 22, 29

The SSS  has announced that all branches Nationwide will be open to address these Kasambahay transactions, that is:

1. For Kasambahays to get SSS Numbers
Kasambahays must show legal proof of their identity so that SSS Numbers will be permanent.
If No legal proof is presented, a temporary SSS Number will be issued, but cannot be used for claiming and benefits

2. For Household Employers to get the Household Employer SSS Number.
This is different from the personal SSS Number of the Householder.
Householders who have been paying the SSS contributions of their kasambahay using their personal SSS Number will be issued a Household Employer SSS Number.  Only householders who are in the branch may get it immediately.  Otherwise, this will be sent via email or mail.

3.  To pay the SSS contributions of the Kasambahay.

No other transactions will be handled.
So please, DO NOT GO TO THE SSS OFFICES to file any claim or for ACOP purposes during these days.

Please click on the Kasambahay on the left side to see the procedures and the forms, and the body of proof (if i may make a pun after the show) regarding identity.





I WAS ABLE TO GET THE SSS KASAMBAHAY AD:
HERE IT IS:

Kasambahay

looking for a kasambahay?

i was. but thinking of all the paperwork i had to do, i had to rethink having one.
instead, i'm just looking for company.  maybe i'll have that when my friend Y or my friend Tam visits.

too much paperwork. imagine, you'd have to do the paperwork for sss, philhealth, and pag-ibig ... for someone who might stay just a month. and wont or cant even do the job properly. or worst, might rob you blind. and someone who gives less than satisfaction.

too much work having a kasambahay.  not to mention the cost. not just in terms of $, but something more costly - time and effort.

so no. not anymore.  we will see though.

Inquirer News: Still on Kasambahay SSS contribution payments

Paying the Househelper SSS Contributions

Have you read the Inquirer News dated 2 February 2013?

if you are paying your Kasambahay less than 5,000 pesos monthly, you must fully pay the SSS contributions.
hmmmm.  the existing law is 7.07% is shouldered by the employer and 3.33% is shouldered by the employee. well, not for household helpers earning below 5,000.

just thought i'd pass the info to you.

Kasambahay bill has been signed into law.

read it and think about its ramifications

Click here --- to view the Kasambahay bill

a friend said that housing can be deducted.  No. not at all.
and medical ..... i wonder really what that entails.....

also, one must pay the SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-ibig contributions that every employer pays.
ooops. not exactly every employer, since SSS runs after non-paying employers, remember......

i was reading the PDI today.  as i am subscribed to the digital edition ...  i cannot link the page i was reading. The columnist, whose name escapes me at the moment, said that while he lauds the bill as a good start,  he was also saying that many people will no longer be having househelp.  they can no longer afford it.  So, what happens ...... to people who need work..... will they be able to find takers?

Kasambahay Bill almost into Law

as soon as this bill is passed into law, and implementing guidelines released, householders will now have to follow minimum wage requirements.  3K for MetroManila, certainly, 2K for cities of a certain population and of course, they have to be provided with health care (PhilHealth) and SSS.

If the househelp does not have an ID, he or she would have to apply for an ID. For SSS, the total payment would be 104/1000 x 3000 = 312.00, 100 of which is the helper's part.  The householder pays 212.00

As household employers, SSS will be issuing a separate employer number for you.  SSS used to accept the household employer's own SSS number but not anymore.

Click on the relevant label on left side of this post for related posts

For Employers in the Private Sector - including HouseHolder for Househelp or Kasambahay

Everyone is going online.  Makes thing easy.  Also, when you try to access SSS and you are going to do some sensitive transactions, make sure you are using  https,  not   http, okay?

SSS is now requiring employers to submit the Contribution Collection List (also called the R-3) through any electronic media - the most common being a flash drive, diskettes having fallen out of vogue.  CDs are acceptable especially since many inexpensive CDs are not rewriteable, and are thus safe from tampering.

Employers can also submit electronically, via the Internet with these simple steps:
1. Register at My.SSS  in the SSS website.  Click here to go to the SSS website

2. Follow the instructions for the Employer found on the Online Employer User ID Registration Page
3. Accomplish the online form

4. Click the Submit Button.
note:  the Click Button cannot be seen in the picture, but it is below the box.

when all that is done.
1. Log-in to the Employer account
2. Choose Transactions from the Main Menu
3. Click on the Submission of Contribution Collection List (R-3)
4.  Click on the link that mirrors what you want to do -
     4.1.  Download R-3 File Generator
     4.2.  Create Collection List Online
     4.3.  Upload Collection List
     4.4.  Edit Previously Submitted Collection List
5.  Click on the specific "end" of your  trnnsaction
     5.1.  Save
     5.2.  Submit
     5.3.  Cancel

If there are concerns on this procedure, let me know and i shall try to inform the proper parties.
also, this is applicable to householder-cum-employer

Paying the SSS contribution for Household Help

If you have household help, you must pay the SSS contribution, employer share of your household help.  You are employers and they - your household help - are your employees.  Like any employer, you are liable for these payments.  That is, SSS can sue you, and can throw you in jail (but SSS is kind and if you pay, no jail time at all).

These are the SSS definitions -

Household Helper/ Househelper/ Kasambahay

Any person who renders domestic or household services exclusively to a Household Employer, who receives compensation for such services.

Example :  Family Driver, Babysitter, Gardener, Cook, Nursemaid or Yaya, Laundrywoman, ....

Household Employer

Any person who engages the services of a Household Helper, etc. and who actually pays compensation for such services.

Domestic or Household Services

Service rendered by the Household Helper, etc. in the Employer's home or other areas that the Household Employer may designate, which is usually necessary for the maintenance of the Employer's household, including ministering to the personal comfort and convenience of the household

Household

The immediate members of the family of the Household Employer including all occupants of the house that are directly provided services by the Household Helper, etc.

If you have been paying the SSS contributions using your SSS number, this is no longer correct.  All Household Employers must be issued Employer Numbers (ER#).  If you have not been issued this ER#, please ask the MAC staff to assist you.  Or you may click to email member relations or post a comment on your issues.  Remember to also ask that previous contributions be moved to your new ER number.  This is supposed to be automatic but it doesnt hurt to remind SSS.

If you are a new employer  you need to fill up these forms:  

ER Registration Form (click for the requirements to process this form)

Employment Report

and the L-501 Card

UPDATE: DONT FORGET THE KASAMBAHAY BILL HAS BEEN SIGNED INTO LAW.
CLICK TAGS TO THE LEFT TO READ RELATED POSTS.  YOU CAN CLICK KASAMBAY FOR ADDITIONAL INFO OR HOUSEHOLD ER OR ANY OF THE LABELS/TAGS

Form links as follows

Employer Registration Form  (SSS Form R-1)

Click for the online editable Employer registration (R1) form
Click for the normal ER registration form - for manual input
Click here for the Document Requirements for ER registration form

Employment Report Form (SSS Form R1-A)

Click here for the online editable Employment Report
Click here for the normal printed R1-A

Signature Card, L-501  is also required. 

Click here for the online editable L-501
Click here for the normal print copy of the L-501

I am currently having difficulty with including the actual form copies ... if they dont appear, it means that i cannot update the blog post with pictures of the form.  just click to see the form.