Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11165 Otherwise Known as the "Telecommuting Act"

March 26, 2019DOLE DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 202-19IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11165 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "TELECOMMUTING ACT"Pursuant to Section 9 of Republic Act No. 11165 or the "Telecommuting Act," the following implementing rules and regulations are hereby issued:SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared the policy of the State to affirm labor as a primary social economic force.The State shall ensure a cohesive and enabling policy that will foster participation of employers and employees, through the exercise of management prerogative or collective bargaining, in the adoption and implementation of telecommuting as a work arrangement based on the voluntariness and mutual consent of the employer and employee, taking into account the nature of the work to be done.To this end, it shall protect the rights of workers and promote their welfare, especially in the light of technological development that has opened up new and alternative avenues for employees to carry out their work.SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. — As used in this Rules, the following terms shall mean:(a) Alternative...