DOLE Urges Employers to Strengthen Workplace Safety Program The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is urging employers to strengthen the workplace safety program. The Labor Department has introduced a stronger push for workplace safety as the country continues to face various disruptive events ranging from natural disasters to unexpected emergencies. The agency is directing employers to put in place … Read more
Long-Trusted Family Driver Robs & Stabs Employers During Trip A long-trusted family driver robbed and stabbed his employers in Cavite, resulting in the death of the wife. A married couple in Cavite was brutally attacked by their long-trusted driver, who not only robbed them but also stabbed them, resulting in the wife’s death. The horrifying … 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
Group of Workers Urges Employers to Take Action to Provide Relief to Employees FEDERATION OF FREE WORKERS – A group of workers call on employers to take measures to ease the extreme heat at work. The scorching hot weather that the country is currently experiencing has prompted a labor group to call on employers to … Read more
Private Employers Reminded by Labor Department Regarding Holiday Pay Rules on Election Day (May 9) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reminded the private employers regarding the holiday pay rules on Election Day (May 9). On Monday (May 9, 2022), the Labor Department has reminded the Filipino private employers regarding the holiday pay rule … Read more
President Duterte Allows Employers Can Refuse to Accept “UnVacc” Applicants President Rodrigo Duterte said that employers have the right to refuse to accept “unvacc” (unvaccinated) applicants, saying it is legal. During the debate over whether or not to provide incentives to people who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 despite enough vaccine availability, Duterte stated … Read more
Palace Reminds Employers 13th-Month Pay is Mandatory, Must Be Given to Employees The Malacañang Palace has reminded the employers that the 13th-month pay is mandatory and must be given to the employees amid pandemic. Employers cannot refuse to pay their workers the 13th-month pay, according to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, even if their businesses are … Read more
Holiday Pay Rules for June 12, 2021 Released by DOLE DOLE has released a labor advisory reminding the employers of holiday pay rules for June 12, 2021 (Independence Day). The Department of Labor and Employment has released the labor advisory no. 12 urging the employers to observe the proper payment of wages during the regular … Read more
6 Indonesian Nationals Rescued by NBI After Being Illegally Detained in Cavite The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has rescued six (6) Indonesian nationals after being illegally detained by their employer in Cavite. Authorities rescued six Indonesians working at the call center who were allegedly detained for several months by their employer in a condominium … Read more
Employees & Employers Wants SSS to Defer Contribution Hike Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Several groups of employees and employers are urging the Social Security System (SSS) to defer the contribution hike for the members. The labor group Nagkaisa chairperson Sonny Matula stressed out that the contribution hike is a significant amount for the members especially to the less-fortunate. … Read more