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'''SMEs attend DOLE seminars in Ilocos Norte'''

*Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=341334113648

*''April 12, 2012''

LAOAG CITY- Proprietors of small and medium enterprises attended seminars conducted by the Department of Labor and Employment in Ilocos Norte recently to inform them of labor laws and standards and find out if they are complying with these.

DOLE Information Officer Leonavella Dadiz said that rather than the DOLE inspectors going to these establishments, the department had them come together for the Technical Assistance Visit seminars at Texicano Hotel in Laoag City.

“The DOLE has inspectors checking on all business establishments, big or small. But since we lack inspectors to cover all establishments, the department decided to just conduct the seminars for the smaller businesses. This is our solution to inspect them at the same time,” Dadiz said.

Seventy-nine establishments, all employing not more 10 workers, attended the seminars.

DOLE Provincial Chief Engracio Bailon and other officials discussed various topics which included general labor standards (GLS); providing and promoting a child labor-free workplace; providing just compensation and related benefits; and establishing a safe and healthy workplace.

During the seminar, participants were given a checklist on GLS and action plan forms to accomplish.

 

Dadiz explained that through the checklist, they will be able to evaluate if the businesses are complying with labor standards.

 

“For example, we will know if they do not follow the minimum wage law by the answers they give on the checklist. And in case they do, we will give them six months to correct it. DOLE inspectors will be conducting follow-up visits in these establishments to monitor the implementation of their action plans,” Dadiz explained.

 

“These seminars provided the participants a greater understanding of the various topics presented, hence, helping them preserve and enhance their respective business undertakings and relationship with their workforce,” Dadiz said.