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 […]
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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 […]
Plan International Offers Opportunities to Out-Of-School Youth
Here in the country, there are quite some programs that target out-of-school youth who really wants an upper hand in terms of their careers. There’s the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) to provide extensive knowledge and skill to learners. Plan International, an international development organization, plans to provide opportunities to out-of-school youth by […]
More Than 50,000 Jobs, Offered by DOLE
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is ending the year right. They’ve made the announcement that more than 50,000 jobs are available and are now eligible to apply for. According to them, about 30,000 jobs are going to be offered in different venues in the job fairs that the DOLE will be holding. Part […]
President Rodrigo Duterte Said He Wants an OFW Department
Have you ever worked abroad? Did you experience the hassle and the thrill of working and serving another country? If you did, then you probably got in via a recruiter; either a local one or the ones that you have to find abroad. Read: Foreigners Would be Required to Present a TIN Before They Get […]
End of Endo Act, Approved by the Senate
One of the main fears of Filipino workers is that their contract will expire. This is true especially for workers who work in an unstable industry. So, the action of the Philippine government in accordance to that is to help workers feel safe and secure of their tenurity to their company. Read: Tobacco Tax Hike, […]
