Program Overview  As a result of the rise of COVID – 19 cases, lot of government restrictions have been imposed. These restrictions also affect the economy of the country and  will likely result in another huge loss to companies. Both employers and workers are among the hardest hit. The big question now is how will […]

Program Overview COVID – 19 pandemic has disrupted the workforce forcing the government to apply strict restrictions. Most of the business adapted the alternative work arrangements forcing some employees to work from home. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) responded to these arrangements by issuing department orders and labor advisories to guide employers on […]

Program Overview Labor compliance is good business. Companies which are compliant with labor standards have potentials of expanding their business network, markets and customers with the rising interest on due diligence. Compliance protects the value chain […]

Program Overview The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the global market. It shut down the world economy, paralyzed domestic and international travel, closed down schools, malls, churches, mosques, bars restaurants, and […]

Program Overview Safety is good for business. A safe and healthy workplace eliminates accidents, reduces absenteeism, raises employee morale, and enhances employee productivity. The absence of a safe and healthy […]

Program Overview  With financial losses rising due to the impact caused by COVID-19 pandemic, some employers responded by retrenching their labor force. Financial losses are painful for the company, but retrenchment is even more painful. To cope with losses and save their talented workforce, companies rely on workforce restructuring. Consequently, employment contracts are terminated, consultants […]

Program Overview Our Constitution and the law recognize the right of workers to organize. While this right must be respected by all employers, there is also a concomitant right of a business enterprise to maintain its non-union status.   This is not prohibited by law. Only 10% of the workers are organized. The rest are unorganized. […]