Sen. Tulfo files bill to boost BPO worker welfare and protection

Senator Raffy Tulfo has filed Senate Bill No. 1493, the 'BPO Workers' Welfare and Protection Act,' to enhance the welfare and protection of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) workers in the Philippines.

The proposed legislation aims to improve job security and provide medical benefits for BPO employees.

A key provision recommends a national entry-level wage rate of at least P36,000 for all BPO workers.

The bill also proposes that BPO workers be regularized after six months of employment or upon completion of their training.

Furthermore, the bill seeks to automatically suspend the work of BPO employees during typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, fires, and other states of calamity.

Tulfo stated that the bill aims to protect the rights of Filipino workers, especially the youth seeking employment in the BPO sector, and reiterates labor standards while introducing additional benefits.

The legislation intends to reinforce existing labor standards and introduce new benefits to address the unique challenges faced by BPO workers.

Additionally, BPO workers would be granted the right to self-organize for collective bargaining and participate in democratic processes concerning workplace policies.