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…
Summary ▪ Broken-time schedule refers to one where the work schedule is not continuous but the work-hours within the day or week remain. ▪ The employer shall notify DOLE of the adoption of such flexible work arrangement. 1. Concept Broken-time schedule – refers to one where the work schedule is not continuous but the work-hours…
Summary ▪ Compressed workweek refers to one where the normal workweek is reduced to less than six (6) days but the total number of work hours of 48 hours per week shall remain. ▪ A workday should not exceed 12 hours in a compressed workweek. ▪ The effectivity and implementation of any of the flexible…
Summary ▪ Gliding or flexi-time schedule refers to one where the employees are required to complete the core workhours in the establishment but are free to determine their arrival and departure time. ▪ The employer shall notify DOLE of the adoption of such flexible work arrangement. 1. Concept “Gliding or flexi-time schedule refers to one…
Summary ▪ Flexi-holidays schedule refers to one where the employees agree to avail the holidays at some other days provided there is no diminution of existing benefits as a result of such arrangement. ▪ The employer shall notify DOLE of the adoption of such flexible work arrangement. 1. Concept Flexi-holidays schedule refers to one where…
Summary ▪ Rotation of Workdays refers to one where the normal workdays per week are reduced but should not last for more than six months. ▪ The employer shall notify DOLE of the adoption of such flexible work arrangement. 1. Concept Rotation of Workdays refers to one where the normal workdays per week are reduced…
Summary ▪ Rotation of Workers refers to one where the employees are rotated or alternately provided work within the workweek. ▪ The employer shall notify DOLE of the adoption of such flexible work arrangement. 1. Concept Rotation of Workers refers to one where the employees are rotated or alternately provided work within the workweek. (Paragraph…
Summary ▪ Forced Leave refers to one where the employees are required to leave to go on leave for several days or weeks utilizing their leave credits if there are any. ▪ The employer shall notify DOLE of the adoption of such flexible work arrangement. 1. Concept Forced Leave refers to one where the employees…
1. Concept Flexible work arrangements refer to alternative arrangements or schedules other than the traditional or standard workhours, workdays and workweek. (DOLE LABOR ADVISORY NO. 4, SERIES OF 2010, Part II; henceforth “DOLE LA-4”) NB: Similar definition is provided for under DOLE DEPARTMENT ADVISORY NO. 2, SERIES OF 2009, Paragraph 2; henceforth, “DOLE DA-2” 2….
Summary Employers adopting a telecommuting work arrangement is required to submit a report to DOLE. Applicable laws, regulations DOLE Department Order No. 202, Series of 2019 (DOLE DO 202-19) Compliance Report Notice and Monitoring “The employer shall notify the DOLE on the adoption of a telecommuting work arrangement, by accomplishing the DOLE prescribed report form…