Employees Compensation Commission

Galasinao 02:30 PM, Sep 09, 2021

September 9, 2021

Dear Harold Boado,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Sep 08, 2021 10:04:10 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for covid sick claim.

Response to Request

Please refer to the reply of the DOLE Bureau of Working Conditions:

"
Dear Harold Boado,
    
    Thank you for your request dated September 8, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

    You asked for information on how to file a complaint against your employer who was irresponsible to follow COVID 19 workplace guidelines.
    May we refer you to the DTI and DOLE Interim Guidelines on Workplace Prevention and Control of COVID-19 and the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2020-04 or the DTI and DOLE Supplemental Guidelines on Workplace Prevention and Control of COVID-19. These protocols were issued primarily for the protection of our workers. 
    Both policies aim to assist private institutions that are allowed to operate during this Community Quarantine in developing the minimum health protocols and standards in the workplace. The said policies are aligned with the minimum public health standards set by the Department of Health (DOH), for strict compliance of all employers and workers in the private sector.
    Non-compliant establishments may be reported to the DOLE Regional/Field Office, having jurisdiction to the workplace for complaint inspection and appropriate action. You may find the contact details and addresses of these DOLE Offices in the DOLE’s website.
    Thank you.

    Respectfully,


    BWC eFOI Team
"


Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Jay Galasinao
FOI Receiving Officer