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BPO decry DOLE 'inaction' as firms require on-site work during 'Uwan'
A coalition of BPO workers, through the BPO Industry Employees Network (BIEN), urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to intervene against companies forcing employees to work during Typhoon Uwan.
BIEN stated that many BPO firms in typhoon-affected areas maintained operations without considering employee safety, forcing workers to "fend for themselves" amid intense rains and destructive winds.
The group demanded that DOLE ensure no BPO worker is punished, penalized, or forced to use leave credits for prioritizing their safety during typhoons.
BIEN also highlighted DOLE's alleged inaction regarding similar labor rights violations reported during Typhoon Tino, where over 200 deaths were reported.
The network accused companies of prioritizing profits over people and criticized the government for enabling such practices, threatening to publicly name firms if DOLE does not act.
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