1. Concept “Bona fide suspension of operation or undertaking” – refers to the temporary suspension or cessation of business operations or undertaking for a period not exceeding six (6) months. a. Legal basis 1) Labor Code ART. 301. [286] When Employment not Deemed Terminated. The bona fide suspension of the operation of a business or…
1. Preliminary DOLE Department Order No. 53, Series of 2003 (“DO-53”) provides for the Drug-Free Workplace Policies and Programs Guidelines for the Implementation of a Drug-Free Workplace Polices and Programs for the Private Sector (the “Guidelines”) 2. Coverage [T]he… guidelines shall apply to all establishments in the private sector, including their contractors and concessionaires. (Section…
1. Preliminary DOLE Department Advisory No. 05, Series of 2010 (“DO-05”) is entitled: Hepatitis B Workplace Policy and Program Guidelines for the Implementation of a Workplace Policy and Program on Hepatitis B (the “Guidelines”) Hepatitis B continues to be a major public health concern in the Philippines. Because it is transmitted through blood and body…
1. Preliminary DOLE Department Order No. 102, Series of 2010 provides for the Guidelines for the Implementation of HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control in the Workplace Program (the “Guidelines”) The guideline[s]… apply to all workplaces and establishments in the private sector. (Section I, DOLE Department Order No. 102, Series of 2010) 2. Formulation of…
1. Preliminary DOLE Department Order No. 73, Series of 2005 provides for the Guidelines for The Implementation of Policy and Program On Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention And Control The Workplace (the, “Guidelines”) [The] guidelines… apply to all establishments, workplaces and worksites in the private sector. (Section A, DOLE D.O. 73, Series of 2005) 2. Formulation of…
Working conditions refer to the environment and terms/conditions of employment. 1. Coverage The provisions of [herein] shall apply to employees (“covered employees”) in all establishments and undertakings whether for profit or not, but not to government employees, managerial employees, field personnel, members of the family of the employer who are dependent on him for support,…
1. Summary ▪ Republic Act No. 11058, a.k.a. OSH Law, was passed in 2018. ▪ The OSH Law applies to all establishments, projects, and sites. 2. Concept Republic Act No. 11058, a.k.a. the “OSH Law”, shall apply to all establishments, projects, sites, including Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) establishments, and all other places where work…
Summary Gender-based sexual harassment in the workplace involve unwelcome sexual advances, requests or demand for sexual favors or any act of sexual nature. The offender may be employers or other persons of authority, influence or moral ascendancy in a workplace. Employers who do not take action may be held liable. 1. Gender-based sexual harassment in…
Summary • Sexual harassment may be committed in a work-related/employment environment or in an education/training environment. • The offender may be one who has authority, influence or moral ascendancy over another. • The offense is committed when there is a demand, request, or requirement for sexual favor from another, regardless of whether such is accepted…
1. Concept As used in R.A. 11165, the term “telecommuting” refers to a work from an alternative workplace with the use of telecommunications and/or computer technologies. (Section 3, R.A. 11165, Telecommuting Act) Telecommuting – refers to a work arrangement that allows an employee in the private sector to work from an alternative workplace with the…