TUCP pushes paid quarantine leave, hazard pay for infected workers

The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) is advocating for a 14-day paid quarantine leave and hazard pay for workers who are infected or exposed to the novel coronavirus while on duty.

TUCP President Raymond Mendoza emphasized that both government and private sectors should provide this compensation to frontline employees directly or indirectly exposed to the virus.

Under current policy, individuals with potential exposure must be quarantined for 14 days.