The measure aims “to ensure occupational safety and health in workplaces, and to promote the protection of labor and the spillover effects of the pandemic on the economy.”
It grants 14 days of paid additional leave at full pay to employees who are confirmed, probable or suspected COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile, a maximum of 60 days paid leave at 80 percent pay will be provided to “floating workers” or those involuntarily out of work but still employed amid the pandemic effects on enterprises.
Employees applying for paid pandemic leave should submit medical records and proof of eligibility to the employer for immediate action, with processing not to exceed three days.“We urge the Lower House to fast-track the approval of this bill as Filipino workers continue to face the violent surge of COVID-19 cases brought by the Duterte administration’s neglect to provide safety measures for the labor force and overall failed pandemic response,” Brosas said.
NAMercadoINQ Will there be qualifications on the application of the paid 14-day leave? Not all employers are large scale or multibillion enterprises. Baka mataga naman ang employers na small businesses sa blanket-application ng proposed law.
NAMercadoINQ Yesssss! Tama ito! Kahit di na 14 days. Khit 7 days na lang. pgpahingahin nyo naman ang mga tao. Hindi lahat tulad ni Bato na sarap buhay.