Employees are entitled to holiday pay during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). 1. The ECQ is a force majeure which resulted in the temporary work suspension of affected establishments. 2. In a force majeure, obligations are merely suspended. For instance, a person's obligation to deliver a package will be suspended if there is a Signal … Continue reading Covid-19: Holiday Pay, Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)
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Covid-19: Force Majeure, Temporary Work Suspension, Separation Pay, Retrenchment
Government-mandated quarantine restrictions are the force majeure, not Covid-19.The force majeure applies in various ways depending on whether restrictions apply.6-month temporary work suspension applies if the force majeure is already removed.The 3-month waiting time for DO-174 contractors or subcontractors has specific applications.Retrenchment may be resorted to after removal of force majeure and prior to expiration … Continue reading Covid-19: Force Majeure, Temporary Work Suspension, Separation Pay, Retrenchment
Covid-19: Top 10 FAQ on Compensation and Benefits
The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) aim to guide employers and employees on the above topic in the time of Covid-19. The discussions are without prejudice to any stipulation in favor of the employees under an employment contract, Company Policies, Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and other employment agreeements. 1. May employees be paid below minimum … Continue reading Covid-19: Top 10 FAQ on Compensation and Benefits
Covid-19: Top 10 FAQ on Work from Home or Telecommuting
The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) aim to guide employers and employees on the above topic in the time of Covid-19. The discussions are without prejudice to any stipulation in favor of the employees under an employment contract, Company Policies, Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and other employment agreeements. 1. Is Work from Home a privilege? … Continue reading Covid-19: Top 10 FAQ on Work from Home or Telecommuting
