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Isolation and Quarantine Leaves for Employees in the Private Sector

New Regulation or Official Guidance

Authors: Emerico O. De Guzman, Of Counsel, and Franchesca Abigail C. Gesmundo, Senior Associate – Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz

On January 17, 2022, the Department of Labor and Employment issued Labor Advisory No. 1, Series of 2022, which urges employers, in consultation with its employees or employees' representative to adopt and implement an appropriate paid isolation and quarantine leave program on top of existing leave benefits under company policy, collective bargaining agreement, and law. The paid isolation and quarantine leaves are without prejudice to other benefits provided for by the Social Security System and the Employees Compensation Commission.

Payment of Wages on National Vaccination Day

New Regulation or Official Guidance

Authors: Emerico O. De Guzman, Of Counsel, and Franchesca Abigail C. Gesmundo, Senior Associate – Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz

On March 10, 2022, the Department of Labor and Employment issued Labor Advisory No. 5, series of 22, which applies to individuals in the private sector, particularly those (1) individuals with due second and missed doses, (2) remaining individuals under Priority Group A2, (3) in the health and economic sector who are yet to receive their booster doses, and (4) who will accompany their children. Employers are highly encouraged to allow their employees to be vaccinated or accompany their children to be vaccinated without being considered as absent. The concerned employees may likewise be allowed to use their available leave credits during the National Vaccination Day, subject to company policy or a collective bargaining agreement.