Because of the enhanced community quarantine set by our dear President Rodrigo Duterte to the entire island of Luzon, thousands of employees were left confused as to how they can earn for the time being. This sparked a lot of questions and worries for all workers in the region, especially workers in the National Capital […]
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This is How DOLE Will Help Informal Workers, Tricycle Drivers, Sidewalk Vendors
Due to the enhanced community quarantine, many informal and irregular workers became weary that they would not be able to have food for their families. Irregular and informal workers such as sidewalk vendors, tricycle and jeepney drivers, and other workers are growing worried every day whenever they hear that the quarantine will go on for […]
DOLE Will Answer All Employee Payments Without Leave Credits
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that they will answer all employee payments who would be asked to leave to follow or to abide by the enhanced community quarantine. Because of the outbreak of the 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), thousands of people and over hundreds of companies came to a frenzy; they were […]
P1.3 Billion Budget as Financial Assistance From DOLE
After their announcement that they’ll help regular employees without leave credits, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) finally gave further details about the Emergency Employment Program (EEP) or the program for people or employees who are not regular. DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III said that DOLE has a P1.3 billion budget as financial assistance […]
DOLE Will Help More Than 6,000 Workers Who Are Out of Jobs
Because of the sudden decision and imposition of an enhanced community quarantine in the island of Luzon, about 6,000 employees are left jobless and without income. Although reports say that this’ll only last for weeks, the time frame could be more depending on the severity of the situation. But good news; the Department of Labor […]
DOLE Urges Employers to Allow Extra Leaves For Their Employees Due to the COVID-19
With the never-ending updates and threat of the COVID-19, more and more patients turn out to be positive for the virus. All over the country, class suspensions and work suspensions are beginning to rise. In this regard, most of Filipino employees in social media are screaming and are begging to have their work suspended because […]
Did You Know? Discrimination Towards Workers With Mental Health Conditions is PROHIBITED By DOLE
Here in the Philippines, there is little-to-not enough support for mental health issues. Students in private schools have their Guidance Counselors in their Guidance offices, but what about employees who are also struggling with some mental health conditions and issues? Are recreational activities by their Human Resources Departments (HR Depts) enough to somehow help and […]
