BPO Workers Urge DOLE to Ensure Safety of Employees Amid Disasters A group of BPO workers is urging DOLE to take action and prioritize the safety of employees amid disasters. A group of employees from various business process outsourcing (BPO) companies has called on the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to take action and ensure the protection of workers’ … Read more
DOLE Reminds Employers on Pay Rules for Chinese New Year Work DOLE – The Department of Labor and Employment has issued a reminder to employers about the proper pay rules for Chinese New Year work. The Holiday Pay Policy is a set of rules that explains how workers should be paid on holidays, ensuring that … Read more
Here’s DOLE Guidelines on Holiday Pay Rules this December 2024 DOLE – The Department of Labor and Employment issued guidelines on the pay rules for the employees for the December holidays. The holidays are undeniably among the most awaited days in a year by many people. Truth be told that apart from being the opportunities … Read more
Leo Martinez Voices Concerns Over Eddie Garcia Bill LEO MARTINEZ – Veteran actor, comedian, and director Leo Martinez shared his thoughts on the Eddie Garcia bill. House Bill No. 7762 is named after the legendary actor-director Eddie Garcia, who fell into a coma and passed away after an accident during the taping of a GMA … Read more
Employers Shall Observe Pay Rules for April 9-10, 2024, DOLE Says DOUBLE PAY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers to observe pay rules for April 9-10, 2024. DOLE issued Labor Advisory No. 05, series of 2024, stating that employees from the private sector who reported to work on April 9 (Araw … Read more
The Labor Department is urging the employers to release the 13th-month pay of their employees earlier. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma asked business owner to release 13th-month pay sooner although employers are allowed to give it until December 24. The Employers Confederation of the Philippines Vice President George Barcelon believes that it would be be beneficial for the … Read more
Business Owners Urged by DOLE to Release 13th Month Pay of Employees Early The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) made a plea to business owners to release the 13th-month pay of their employees earlier. On Tuesday (November 8, 2023), Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma shared this request, emphasizing that an early payout would enable employees … Read more
DOLE Issues Holiday Pay Rules for August 21, 2023 (Ninoy Aquino Day) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued a reminder to employers regarding the holiday pay rules for August 21, 2023, which marks Ninoy Aquino Day. Last week, Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma signed Labor Advisory No. 17, Series of 2023, which outlines the … Read more
House plenary unanimously voted for the Eddie Garcia Act The Eddie Garcia Act or House Bill 1270 was approved by the House of Representatives on Monday. This bill was prompted by the heartbreaking incident that happened to Philippine showbiz icon Eddie Garcia. To recall, the veteran star died in 2019 after he accidentally tripped over … Read more
December 26 is Special Non-Working Day. President Marcos signs Proclamation No. 115. PRESIDENT MARCOS – Through Proclamation No. 115, President Bongbong Marcos declares December 26 as a Special Non-Working Day. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issues Proclamation No. 115 declaring Dec. 26, 2022, the day after Christmas, as a special non-working day throughout the country. This … Read more