DOLE pushes for paid isolation, quarantine leaves for workers

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'The paid isolation and quarantine leaves shall be without prejudice to other benefits provided by the Social Security System and the Employees Compensation Commission,' Labor Advisory No. 1 read. | via philstarlife

The Department of Labor and Employment is urging private employers to provide paid leaves for workers who have to isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19.

According to Labor Advisory No. 1, released on Jan. 17, this leave program will be different from the existing leave benefits under the company policy. "Employers are urged, in consultation with the employees or employees' representative if any, to adopt and implement an appropriate paid isolation and quarantine leave program on top of existing leave benefits under the company policy, Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Labor Code of the Philippines, and special laws," it said.

Naglabas ng advisory ang Department of Labor and Employment para hikayatin ang mga employer na magpatupad ng paid isolation at quarantine leave program para sa mga manggagawa sa pribadong sektor.

 

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