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Covid19 vaccination requirement for job application.

Requested from DOLE by C. Viesca at 06:46 AM on Feb 02, 2024.
Purpose: Research and back up info
Date of Coverage: 01/31/2024 - 01/31/2024
Tracking no: #DOLE-344625198375

Viesca 06:46 AM, Feb 02, 2024 

Hi, I would like to request if there are any memos from Department of Labor still requiring applicants for job to have a vaccination card for Covid19. Or if the previous memos are still in effect up to this date?

Thanks.

Barboza 03:33 PM, Feb 02, 2024 

February 2, 2024

Dear Cristopher Lee,

Thank you for your request dated Feb 02, 2024 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Covid19 vaccination requirement for job application..

We received your request on Feb 02, 2024 and will respond on or before Feb 23, 2024 06:46:36 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPTEUtMzQ0NjI1MTk4Mzc1DA, for request with ticket number #DOLE-344625198375.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Jann Barboza
FOI Officer

Valeros 08:31 PM, Feb 02, 2024 

February 2, 2024

Dear Cristopher Lee Viesca,

Thank you for your request dated Feb 02, 2024 06:46:36 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

You asked for Covid19 vaccination requirement for job application..

 
Please be guided that although employers have management prerogative on how to implement their Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Programs including programs relative to the prevention and control measures against COVID-19, such actions must comply with relevant laws, rules, and regulations.  Republic Act 11525 or the “Vaccination Law” states that vaccine cards shall not be mandated for employment. It is important to note as well that Presidential Proclamation No. 297 has lifted the state of public health emergency due to COVID-19.  

Furthermore, Labor Advisory No. 3, Series of 2021 provides that the policy of "no vaccine, no work" in the workplace is prohibited. In response to your query, employers are not permitted to require applicants to be vaccinated before considering their application.

We hope to have addressed your concern.  If you have further queries, you may contact DOLE Hotline Number 1349.


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Thank you.

Respectfully,

Mark Valeros
FOI Receiving Officer

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