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The Department of Labor and Employment recently amended the rules on suspension of employment relationship, allowing the extension by another six (6) months of the heretofore allowable period of six (6) months, under certain conditions. In this article, we provide a short guideline on the temporary lay-off of workers.
On May 1, 2020, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) promulgated the Interim Guidelines on Workplace Prevention and Control of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for the observance of businesses in their respective workplaces.
Here is a quick guide in FAQ format on the protocols prescribed by the DTI and DOLE in order to prevent and control COVID-19 in the workplace as of May 20, 2020.
