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Employers barred from sacking workers during quarantine period
Employees in Luzon are excused from reporting to work during the enhanced community quarantine period from March 17 to April 12.
Employers are not allowed to terminate employees for failing to report to work due to the COVID-19 situation.
Companies engaged in essential services are exempt from this directive and may require personnel to report for work.
Employers are encouraged to implement alternative work arrangements that do not require physical presence.
Financial assistance and prorated 13th month pay are encouraged for employees.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will provide assistance to employees with insufficient leave credits.
Workers are advised to report employers who compel them to work against quarantine guidelines.
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The government has stated that private companies are prohibited from terminating employees who are unable to report for work due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon, implemented as a measure against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The entire island of Luzon is under an enhanced community quarantine from March 17 to April 13 to curb the spread of COVID-19, with strict home quarantine for over 53 million residents and increased police and military presence at checkpoints.
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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) clarified that employees cannot be penalized by their employers for not reporting to work due to the suspension of public transportation amid the enhanced community quarantine.
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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has expressed gratitude to several large companies for committing to provide their employees with full pay during the enhanced community quarantine period.
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President Duterte urged employers to advance the 13th-month pay or at least half of their employees' salaries to help them cope with the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon.
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