The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday, Mar. 5, assured foreign workers and employers that applications for Alien Employment Permits (AEPs) continue without delay and that work authorization stays on schedule. The Department continues to accept applications for new permits,...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is training Hotline 1349 agents in industry-standard customer service to ensure workers receive faster, more empathetic assistance with labor concerns. In partnership with the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines...
Contractors and project owners must now submit Construction Safety and Health Programs (CSHP) online to speed up compliance and strengthen worker protection, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday, Mar. 3. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma said the move simplifies...
Thousands of workers and domestic helpers in Region XI will receive higher pay starting Mar. 13 following the implementation of new wage orders approved by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced. In a statement, the...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has directed all Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs) to provide immediate assistance to construction workers affected by slowdowns in public infrastructure projects. DOLE said its regional offices are coordinating with PESOs to connect displaced...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) stepped in to prevent a looming strike in three Luzon facilities of a major beverage company by resolving a prolonged labor deadlock. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma assumed jurisdiction over the dispute, intensifying mediation that led to new...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers that workers dismissed without lawful cause are entitled to reinstatement, back wages, or separation pay as part of the government’s drive to uphold security of tenure. The advisory, issued through the National Labor Relations...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said it would sustain monthly job fairs this year after more than 2,400 applicants secured on-the-spot hirings in January. The hires came from 47 job fairs held across the country and the agency said it wants to further expand employment opportunities...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) launched a series of programs to protect children from hazardous work and support their families as part of an awareness campaign to address the root causes of child labor. DOLE regional offices conducted information caravans, delivered aid, and...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is calling on companies to excuse employees bringing their children for measles-rubella shots and to host vaccination activities at work to safeguard children under five. Labor Advisory No. 02-2026, issued on Feb. 9, urged firms to support the...
Private sector employees who report to work on Chinese New Year, Feb. 17, will receive additional pay, while those working on the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary on Feb. 25 will receive their regular daily wage, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has introduced a digital payment system that streamlines fee transactions and ensures faster, safer payments for clients in the Philippines and abroad. DOLE said the system provides instant payment confirmation, speeds up processing, and guarantees...
