Unpaid final pay is one of the most common labor disputes in the Philippines. Many employees resign, retire, are retrenched, are dismissed, or simply stop reporting to work, only to find that their last salary, unused leave conversions, prorated 13th month pay, tax documents, clearance, and certificate of employment are delayed or withheld. In practice, employers sometimes call all of these items “back pay,” while employees often use “final pay” and “back pay” interchangeably. In labor law discussions, however, final pay is the more accurate term for the sums still due to an employee after separation from employment.

This article explains what final pay is, when it becomes due, what may legally be included or withheld, where and how to file a complaint for nonpayment, what evidence matters, what remedies are available, and what employees and employers should expect once a complaint is filed.

I. What “Final Pay” Means in the Philippines

Final pay is the total amount still owed by an employer to an employee upon separation from employment, regardless of the reason for separation, unless a particular item is not applicable under the law, company policy, or contract.

It commonly includes:

unpaid salaries or wages up to the last day worked
prorated 13th month pay
cash conversion of unused service incentive leave, if applicable
other accrued leave conversions, if granted by law, company policy, contract, or established practice
unpaid commissions that have already been earned
salary differentials
unpaid overtime pay, holiday pay, premium pay, or night shift differential, if due
separation pay, where required by law or company policy
retirement pay, where applicable
refund of cash bond or deposit, if lawful and refundable
tax refund adjustments, if any, depending on payroll and tax reconciliation

Not every separated employee is entitled to every item. The exact contents of final pay depend on the employee’s status, pay structure, tenure, benefits policy, and mode of separation.

II. Legal Basis for Final Pay

Philippine labor law does not use just one single code provision that lists all components of final pay. Instead, the legal basis comes from a combination of:

the Labor Code of the Philippines
Department of Labor and Employment regulations and labor advisories
employment contracts
collective bargaining agreements, if any
company policies and manuals
established company practice
general civil law principles on obligations and damages
jurisprudence of the Supreme Court

A widely cited administrative rule in practice is the DOLE policy that final pay should generally be released within 30 days from separation or termination of employment, unless a more favorable company policy, individual agreement, or collective bargaining agreement applies. That 30-day rule is often treated as the standard period, although factual disputes may arise when the employer claims there are pending accountabilities, unresolved computations, or clearance requirements.

III. Who Is Entitled to Final Pay

As a rule, every employee who separates from employment is entitled to whatever final pay is legally due, whether separation happens because of:

resignation
end of contract
completion of project
retirement
authorized cause termination, such as retrenchment or redundancy
closure of business
illness
illegal dismissal
just cause dismissal
abandonment, if validly established
death of the employee

Even an employee who was dismissed for cause is not automatically stripped of final pay. The employee may still be entitled to unpaid wages already earned, prorated 13th month pay, and other amounts that have already vested, subject to lawful deductions.

The key point is this: separation from employment does not erase money already earned under the law or contract.

IV. Final Pay vs. Separation Pay vs. Last Salary

These terms are often confused.

1. Final Pay

This is the umbrella amount due after separation.

2. Separation Pay

This is only one possible component of final pay. It is due only in specific cases, such as:

authorized cause termination
certain company programs
contractual or CBA grants
some situations recognized in equity or jurisprudence

It is not automatically due in every resignation or dismissal.

3. Last Salary

This refers only to unpaid compensation for work already rendered up to the last working day or payroll cut-off.

An employee may receive:

last salary only,
last salary plus other final pay items,
final pay plus separation pay,
or final pay plus damages if a labor violation is proven.

V. What Must Be Included in Final Pay

A. Unpaid Salary or Wages

The employee must be paid for work actually performed up to the last working day, subject to lawful payroll deductions.

B. Prorated 13th Month Pay

Under Philippine law, rank-and-file employees are entitled to 13th month pay. If the employee separates before year-end, the employee is generally entitled to the proportionate 13th month pay corresponding to the service already rendered for that calendar year, unless already fully paid.

C. Unused Service Incentive Leave

Employees who have rendered at least one year of service are generally entitled to service incentive leave, unless exempted by law. If unused and convertible, this may form part of final pay.

D. Other Leave Conversions

Vacation leave or sick leave conversions are not always required by law, but may be demandable if:

the contract says so,
company policy grants it,
the CBA provides it,
or it has become an established company practice.

E. Earned Commissions

Commissions already earned under the compensation structure may be collectible. The dispute here is often whether they were already vested, billed, collected, approved, or subject to conditions.

F. Wage Differentials and Statutory Pay

If the employee was underpaid during employment, final pay may include:

minimum wage differentials
overtime pay
holiday pay
premium pay
rest day pay
service charge shares, where applicable
night shift differential

G. Separation Pay

This may be due in authorized cause cases, such as:

redundancy
retrenchment
installation of labor-saving devices
closure not due to serious business losses
disease, in proper cases

H. Retirement Pay

If the employee retired, the final pay may include retirement benefits under law, company policy, plan rules, or CBA provisions.

VI. What Employers Commonly Withhold

Employers often delay final pay because of:

pending clearance
unreturned company laptop, phone, ID, tools, or documents
unliquidated cash advances
unsettled accountabilities
pending deductions
unresolved attendance issues
damage claims
bond or training agreement issues
allegations of misconduct or loss

Not all withholdings are lawful.

Important rule:

An employer cannot simply invent deductions or use “clearance” as an excuse to indefinitely withhold money that is already due. The employer must have a clear legal, contractual, or policy basis for any deduction, and the deduction must not violate labor standards law.

VII. Can an Employer Refuse to Release Final Pay Without Clearance?

Clearance procedures are widely used in the Philippines, and courts have generally recognized management’s prerogative to adopt reasonable clearance systems. However, that does not mean an employer can refuse payment forever.

The better view is:

an employer may require clearance to determine accountabilities,
but the employer must act reasonably and in good faith,
process the clearance promptly,
compute the final pay correctly,
and release whatever amount is not genuinely disputed within a reasonable period.

A clearance system becomes vulnerable to challenge if it is used to:

punish the employee,
force a waiver,
delay payment indefinitely,
or justify deductions that have no factual or legal basis.

VIII. Can Final Pay Be Withheld Because the Employee Resigned Without Notice?

An employee who resigns is ordinarily expected to give 30 days’ written notice, unless:

the employer waives the notice,
the employer consents to a shorter period,
or the resignation falls under just causes that allow resignation without notice.

If the employee resigns without the required notice, the employer may argue damages. But that does not automatically authorize wholesale forfeiture of final pay. The employer must still show a lawful basis and proper computation for any offset or deduction. Money already earned cannot simply disappear because the resignation was abrupt.

IX. Can an Employee Be Forced to Sign a Quitclaim Before Receiving Final Pay?

This is a recurring problem.

Employers sometimes require the employee to sign:

a quitclaim
waiver
release
deed of undertaking
non-disparagement clause
full and final settlement document

A quitclaim is not automatically invalid in the Philippines. Courts may uphold it if it was:

voluntarily executed,
clear in language,
supported by reasonable consideration,
and not contrary to law, morals, public policy, or good customs.

But quitclaims are closely scrutinized because of the unequal position between employer and employee. A quitclaim may be invalidated if it was:

signed under pressure,
signed without understanding,
signed for an unconscionably small amount,
used to cover unpaid legal entitlements,
or obtained through misrepresentation.

An employee is not required to surrender lawful claims merely to get amounts that are already due.

X. When Does Final Pay Become Due?

The standard administrative expectation is that final pay should generally be released within 30 days from separation, unless:

company policy provides a shorter or more favorable period,
a contract or CBA fixes another period,
or there is a legitimate, specific, and temporary reason for a limited delay.

Employees often ask whether the 30 days is counted from:

last day worked,
effectivity of resignation,
end of notice period,
approval of clearance,
or release of company property.

In practice, disputes arise because employers and employees count differently. The safest practical approach is to document:

the last day worked,
the effective date of separation,
the date the employee submitted clearance requirements,
and the date the employer promised release.

These dates matter in a complaint.

XI. Signs That Nonpayment May Already Be Actionable

A complaint becomes more likely when:

more than 30 days have passed and no payment has been made
the employer gives only vague excuses
there is no written computation
the employer insists on unreasonable deductions
the employer ignores follow-ups
the employer releases only part of the amount without explanation
the employer conditions payment on waiver of labor claims
the employee was dismissed and is also contesting the dismissal
statutory benefits are omitted from the final computation

Not every delay means bad faith, but unexplained or prolonged delay is a warning sign.

XII. Before Filing: What the Employee Should Gather

A complaint for unpaid final pay is easier to prove when supported by documents. The employee should gather as many of the following as possible:

Employment Documents

employment contract
job offer
appointment paper
regularization letter
company handbook or policy manual
CBA, if applicable

Pay Documents

payslips
payroll screenshots
bank credit records
salary structure
commission schedules
leave balances
13th month pay history

Separation Documents

resignation letter
employer’s acceptance of resignation
notice of termination
retrenchment/redundancy notice
notice to explain and decision, if dismissed
clearance form
exit clearance emails
return receipts for company property
turnover forms

Demand and Follow-up Evidence

emails
text messages
chat messages
HR acknowledgments
computation sheets
written promises on release date

Identity and Basic Proofs

company ID
government ID
BIR forms
SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG records if relevant

The employee should also make a written summary of:

dates of employment,
salary rate,
last day worked,
reason for separation,
amounts claimed,
and what exactly remains unpaid.

That summary becomes useful during mediation and position paper preparation.

XIII. First Step Before a Formal Case: Send a Written Demand

Although not always legally required before going to a labor office, sending a written demand is often wise.

A demand letter or email should state:

the employee’s name, position, and dates of employment
the date of separation
the amounts believed to be due
the basis for each amount, if known
the fact that final pay remains unpaid or incomplete
a request for written computation and payment within a stated period

The tone should be factual, not emotional. A clear written demand helps prove:

the employer was notified,
the employee tried to settle first,
and the employer failed or refused to act.

For some disputes, the employer pays after receiving a serious written demand.

XIV. Where to File a Complaint for Unpaid Final Pay

In the Philippines, there are usually two major routes, depending on the nature and amount of the claim:

1. SEnA / DOLE Single Entry Approach

This is usually the first practical step for many labor disputes.

2. National Labor Relations Commission through the Labor Arbiter

This is the formal adjudication route, especially when conciliation fails or when the dispute includes larger money claims and other labor issues such as illegal dismissal.

XV. The SEnA Route: Fast Conciliation Through DOLE

What is SEnA?

SEnA means Single Entry Approach, an administrative conciliation-mediation mechanism used for labor disputes. It aims to settle disputes quickly, usually before they ripen into a full-blown labor case.

Why use SEnA for unpaid final pay?

Because many final pay cases are essentially money disputes that can be resolved through:

employer appearance,
payroll review,
negotiated computation,
and agreed release.

Where to go

The employee may approach the appropriate DOLE office or field office that handles SEnA concerns for the area where:

the employee works,
the employer operates,
or where the dispute can be conveniently processed.

What happens in SEnA

The employee files a request for assistance. A conference is scheduled. A conciliator-mediator facilitates settlement discussions. The employer may:

agree to pay,
dispute the amount,
deny liability,
or ignore the process.

If settlement is reached, the agreement is written and signed. If no settlement is reached, the matter may proceed to the proper labor forum.

Why SEnA is useful

It is generally:

quicker,
less technical,
less intimidating,
and can produce payment without lengthy litigation.

XVI. When to Go to the NLRC / Labor Arbiter

A complaint may proceed before the Labor Arbiter when the dispute is already one for money claims and labor rights requiring formal adjudication.

This is especially common when the employee claims:

unpaid final pay
unpaid wages
salary differentials
13th month pay deficiency
leave conversion
overtime pay
separation pay
damages
attorney’s fees
illegal dismissal, with backwages and reinstatement or separation pay in lieu of reinstatement

If unpaid final pay is linked to a dismissal dispute, the Labor Arbiter route is often the more complete remedy because the forum can address both the legality of dismissal and the money claims arising from it.

XVII. DOLE vs. NLRC: Which One Handles the Complaint?

This confuses many employees.

DOLE

DOLE is often the practical entry point for assistance, mediation, and certain labor standards enforcement concerns.

Labor Arbiter / NLRC

The Labor Arbiter formally decides many employee money claims and termination disputes.

As a practical matter:

if the issue is simple nonrelease of final pay and both parties may still settle, SEnA is often the first move;
if the employer contests the claim, the amount is substantial, or there are dismissal issues, the case often belongs before the Labor Arbiter.

Jurisdictional questions can get technical, especially depending on the amount claimed, the relationship of the parties, and whether there is still an employer-employee relationship issue to be resolved. In real cases, employees often start with SEnA and are then directed to the proper forum if no settlement is reached.

XVIII. How to File the Complaint: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Organize Your Claim

Prepare:

full name and address of the employer
name of HR or authorized representative, if known
your dates of employment
your position
your salary rate
your last day worked
reason for separation
detailed list of unpaid amounts

Step 2: Gather Supporting Documents

Bring originals or copies of:

contract
payslips
resignation/termination notices
leave records
chats and emails
any computation sent by HR

Step 3: Send a Final Written Follow-up or Demand

This is often useful even if already done informally.

Step 4: File Through SEnA or the Proper Labor Office

State clearly that the complaint concerns:

unpaid final pay
nonrelease of last salary
unpaid prorated 13th month pay
unpaid leave conversion
unlawful deductions
and any other specific money claims

Step 5: Attend the Mandatory Conferences

Bring your documents and be ready to explain:

what is due,
how you computed it,
and why the employer’s position is incorrect.

Step 6: Review Any Proposed Settlement Carefully

Do not focus only on the lump-sum figure. Check:

whether all items are included,
whether deductions are justified,
whether the wording contains a broad waiver,
and whether the employer will actually pay on the agreed date.

Step 7: If No Settlement, Escalate to Formal Adjudication

Once conciliation fails, the proper complaint may be filed with the Labor Arbiter, depending on the dispute.

XIX. What to Write in the Complaint

A complaint for unpaid final pay should include:

employee’s complete name and address
employer’s complete name and business address
nature of business
dates of employment
position and salary
date and manner of separation
amounts unpaid
dates of demand and follow-up
reliefs requested

The key allegations typically say that:

the employee worked for the employer;
the employee separated from employment on a stated date;
the employer failed or refused to release final pay within the lawful or reasonable period;
specific amounts remain unpaid;
demand was made but ignored or denied;
therefore the employee seeks payment, damages where proper, and attorney’s fees where justified.

XX. What Remedies May Be Claimed

An employee may seek:

payment of unpaid final pay
unpaid wages or salary
prorated 13th month pay
leave conversions
wage differentials
unpaid overtime/holiday/rest day/night shift pay
separation pay, if due
retirement pay, if due
refund of unlawful deductions
legal interest, where awarded
attorney’s fees in proper cases
damages in exceptional cases
certificate of employment
release of tax and separation documents, where improperly withheld

If the complaint also involves illegal dismissal, the employee may additionally claim:

reinstatement
full backwages
separation pay in lieu of reinstatement, where proper
damages
attorney’s fees

XXI. Certificate of Employment Is Different from Final Pay

A certificate of employment (COE) is not the same as final pay. It is also not a privilege that the employer may arbitrarily deny.

A COE generally serves as proof that the person worked for the company. It should not be withheld just because:

clearance is incomplete,
final pay is disputed,
or the employer is unhappy with the employee.

An employer may have a separate obligation to issue a COE upon request within the required period under applicable labor rules. Thus, an employee may complain not only about final pay, but also about refusal to issue a COE.

XXII. Tax Forms, BIR Form 2316, and Other Exit Documents

Employees often discover that the real problem is broader than money. The employer may also fail to release:

BIR Form 2316
payroll certifications
COE
quitclaim or release documents
separation notices
HDMF, SSS, or PhilHealth records and supporting papers

These do not all follow the exact same legal rule as final pay, but withholding them can still cause practical and legal problems. If these are part of the dispute, they should be identified in the complaint.

XXIII. Prescription: How Long Does the Employee Have to File?

Money claims under labor law are generally subject to a prescriptive period, and employees should not delay. Claims for unpaid money benefits do not remain enforceable forever.

As a practical rule, an employee should act promptly once final pay becomes overdue. Delay weakens evidence, contact persons change, records disappear, and employer defenses become harder to answer.

If the issue also includes illegal dismissal, different prescriptive rules may apply than for pure money claims. That is one more reason to identify all claims early.

XXIV. Common Employer Defenses

Employers usually respond with one or more of the following:

1. “The employee did not complete clearance.”

This may justify a limited delay in some cases, but not indefinite refusal, especially where accountabilities are minor, already settled, or unrelated to statutory entitlements.

2. “There are unpaid accountabilities.”

The employer must show the basis, amount, and proof.

3. “The employee resigned without notice.”

This does not automatically erase earned wages and benefits.

4. “The employee signed a quitclaim.”

The quitclaim may still be challenged if defective, involuntary, or unconscionable.

5. “The computation is not yet final.”

This defense weakens over time if months have passed without proper explanation.

6. “The employee was dismissed for cause.”

Dismissal for cause does not automatically forfeit accrued legal entitlements.

7. “The employee was not entitled to leave conversion or commissions.”

This becomes a matter of proof based on policy, contract, and actual practice.

XXV. Common Employee Mistakes

Employees also make avoidable mistakes, such as:

relying only on verbal promises
failing to keep copies of resignation letters or termination notices
returning company property without receipt
signing blank or unexplained documents
accepting partial payment without checking what rights are waived
failing to compute the claim in a clear way
delaying the complaint too long
making exaggerated claims unsupported by records

A calm, organized claim is usually more effective than an emotional one.

XXVI. How Final Pay Is Usually Computed

No single formula applies to all cases, but the process usually looks like this:

Compute unpaid salary up to last day worked
Add prorated 13th month pay
Add convertible unused leaves
Add earned commissions or incentives already vested
Add separation pay or retirement pay if applicable
Add proven wage differentials or unpaid statutory pay
Subtract lawful deductions only
Arrive at net final pay

A dispute often arises at steps 3, 4, 5, and 7.

XXVII. Are Deductions Automatically Allowed?

No.

Deductions from wages and final pay are regulated. Employers cannot freely deduct amounts for:

alleged losses,
penalties,
training costs,
inventory shortages,
or property damage

unless there is a lawful basis and due process considerations are observed where required. In many cases, the employer must prove:

the employee’s accountability,
the amount,
and the legal authority to deduct.

Blanket deductions are vulnerable to challenge.

XXVIII. What Happens During Mediation

During SEnA or conciliation, the officer handling the case will usually ask:

What is the claim?
How much is being demanded?
What documents support it?
Has the employer prepared a computation?
Is there room for compromise?

Employers sometimes pay quickly when confronted with:

a documented resignation,
completed clearance,
unpaid prorated 13th month pay,
and a clearly overdue release date.

But some cases do not settle because the dispute is really about:

dismissal,
accountability,
commissions,
or offsetting damages.

When settlement is offered, the employee should compare the offer against legal entitlements, not just against the inconvenience of litigation.

XXIX. Can Moral or Exemplary Damages Be Recovered?

Sometimes, but not automatically.

In labor cases, damages may be awarded where the employer acted in:

bad faith,
an oppressive manner,
a fraudulent way,
or in a manner contrary to law and public policy.

Mere delay alone does not always justify moral or exemplary damages. But if the employer:

maliciously withheld pay,
coerced a waiver,
fabricated deductions,
retaliated against the employee,
or acted with clear bad faith,

then damages become more plausible.

XXX. Attorney’s Fees

Attorney’s fees may be recoverable in labor disputes in proper cases, especially where the employee was forced to litigate or incur expenses to recover wages and benefits that should have been paid without suit. This does not mean every case automatically gets attorney’s fees, but it is a recognized possible relief.

XXXI. Interest on Unpaid Monetary Awards

If the dispute reaches adjudication and the employee wins, legal interest may be imposed on monetary awards in accordance with applicable rules and jurisprudence. The exact rate and reckoning period depend on the nature of the award and prevailing doctrine at the time of judgment and execution.

XXXII. Special Situations

1. Employee Died Before Final Pay Was Released

The final pay does not vanish. The lawful heirs or estate representative may pursue the claim, subject to documentation requirements.

2. Project or Fixed-Term Employment Ended

Expiration of contract does not eliminate the duty to pay whatever accrued compensation and benefits are due.

3. Freelancer or Independent Contractor

A true independent contractor is not covered in the same way as an employee under labor law. The issue may become a civil or contractual collection matter unless the worker can prove employee status.

4. Overseas or Remote Employee Working for a Philippine Employer

Jurisdiction and labor status may become more complex, but unpaid final compensation may still be actionable depending on the employment structure.

5. Managerial Employee

Managerial status may affect entitlement to some labor standards benefits, but not to earned salary, vested contractual benefits, and other amounts lawfully due.

XXXIII. How Employers Should Legally Handle Final Pay

A compliant employer should:

acknowledge the separation promptly
provide a checklist for clearance
state accountabilities in writing
compute final pay transparently
release undisputed amounts without unreasonable delay
avoid coercive waivers
issue the COE and tax documents as required
keep payroll and release records

A well-run clearance process protects both sides. A bad-faith clearance process creates liability.

XXXIV. Practical Checklist for Employees Filing a Complaint

Before filing, make sure you can answer these questions:

What is my last day worked?
What is my effective separation date?
What is my salary rate?
What exact amounts remain unpaid?
Do I have proof of resignation or termination?
Did I complete clearance? If yes, when?
What deductions is the employer claiming?
Did the employer give me a computation?
Have I made a written demand?
Am I also claiming illegal dismissal, separation pay, commissions, or damages?

If most of those questions can be answered with documents, the complaint is stronger.

XXXV. Sample Structure of a Demand for Unpaid Final Pay

A basic written demand usually contains:

Subject: Demand for Release of Unpaid Final Pay

Identification of the employee and former position
Date of separation
Statement that final pay remains unpaid or incomplete
Enumeration of unpaid items
Request for written computation and release within a reasonable period
Statement that legal remedies will be pursued if unresolved

The goal is not dramatic language. The goal is a clean paper trail.

XXXVI. Sample Statement of the Claim

A concise claim might read like this:

I separated from employment on [date]. Despite repeated follow-ups and completion of clearance on [date], my final pay has not been released. The unpaid amounts include my last salary, prorated 13th month pay, and cash conversion of unused leave credits, subject to full accounting. I respectfully seek immediate release of the amount due, together with a written computation and related separation documents.

That is the kind of framing that works well in mediation.

XXXVII. What Evidence Usually Wins These Cases

The most persuasive evidence in unpaid final pay disputes is usually very ordinary:

payroll records
emails from HR
resignation acceptance
clearance completion proof
leave ledger
final computation sheets
payslips
bank records
company policy documents

Labor cases are often won not by dramatic testimony, but by complete records.

XXXVIII. Key Legal Principles to Remember

Final pay is not optional. Whatever the employee has already earned must be paid, subject only to lawful deductions and legitimate disputes.
Not all post-employment claims are the same. Final pay, separation pay, retirement pay, COE, and damages are distinct issues.
Clearance may regulate release, but not justify endless delay.
Quitclaims are not ironclad. They may be invalidated when unfair, involuntary, or contrary to law.
Dismissal for cause does not automatically cancel earned money claims.
Written proof matters.
Conciliation is often the first practical step, but formal adjudication may be necessary.

XXXIX. Bottom Line

In the Philippines, an employee whose final pay remains unpaid after separation has a real and enforceable labor claim. The law does not allow an employer to indefinitely withhold earned wages and benefits under the vague excuse of “clearance,” “pending computation,” or “HR process.” What is due must be computed honestly and released within the governing period, commonly treated as 30 days from separation unless a different valid arrangement applies.

The correct response is usually to:

identify exactly what remains unpaid,
gather documents,
make a written demand,
pursue conciliation through the proper labor office,
and, if needed, file the appropriate labor complaint before the proper adjudicatory body.

In many cases, unpaid final pay disputes are resolved through documentation and mediation. In harder cases, they become formal labor claims involving wages, benefits, damages, and sometimes even illegal dismissal. Either way, the central legal principle remains the same: earned compensation cannot be withheld without lawful basis.

XL. Concise Reference Guide

Typical components of final pay

unpaid salary
prorated 13th month pay
convertible unused leaves
earned commissions
wage differentials
separation pay, if applicable
retirement pay, if applicable

Typical documents needed

contract
payslips
resignation or termination papers
clearance proof
follow-up emails/messages
employer computation, if any

Common first forum

SEnA / DOLE conciliation

Formal forum when unresolved

Labor Arbiter / NLRC, depending on the claims involved

Common employer defenses

no clearance
pending accountabilities
abrupt resignation
quitclaim
dismissal for cause

Core legal idea

money already earned must still be paid, subject only to lawful deductions and valid disputes

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