Guidelines in the Conduct of Special Assessment or Visit of Establishments (Save)

July 30, 2014DOLE DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 131-A-14GUIDELINES IN THE CONDUCT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OR VISIT OF ESTABLISHMENTS (SAVE)In the interest of labor justice, this Guidelines is being issued to be observed in case of Special Assessments or Visits of Establishments (SAVE) pursuant to the provisions of Department Order 131-13, otherwise known as the "Rules on the Labor Laws Compliance System", to ensure compliance with Labor Laws, particularly on policy on hiring and other related concerns. For this purpose, the Secretary of Labor and Employment, in the exercise of his/her visitorial power under Article 128 of the Labor Code, as amended, may place an establishment under a SAVE.A composite team shall be created comprised of representatives from the Regional Office, as lead, and the Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC), the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), and other DOLE Agencies, as may be necessary, as members, to conduct the SAVE, which may cover its head office and/or branches or as may be directed by the Secretary of Labor and Employment.SAVE shall observe the following procedure:1. Within...