Guidelines for Filing Applications for Exemption from Compliance with Wage Orders Allowing Exemption for Establishments Facing Potential Losses

November 19, 2001NWPC POLICY GUIDELINES NO. 001-01GUIDELINES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMPLIANCE WITH WAGE ORDERS ALLOWING EXEMPTION FOR ESTABLISHMENTS FACING POTENTIAL LOSSESPursuant to Section 3, Article 121 b of Republic Act 6727, Section 1, Rule VIII of the Rules of Procedures for Minimum Wage Fixing and Section 2 of NWPC Guidelines No. 01. Series of 1996, this Policy Guidelines shall govern the procedures and criteria for applications for exemption for establishments facing potential losses. SECTION 1. Procedures on Exemption. —A. An establishment facing potential losses, as defined under Section 2 hereof, may file application for exemption in three (3) legible copies with the appropriate Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB), by the owner/manager or its duly authorized representative, in person or by registered mail, addressed to the Chairman, RTWPB.B. The date of mailing shall be deemed as the date of filing.C. Applications, which shall be under oath and supported by complete supporting documents, shall be filed within seventy-five (75) days from the date of publication of the approved Rules Implementing the Wage...