Operational Guidelines on Department Order No. 118-12 "Rules and Regulations Governing the Employment and Working Conditions of Drivers and Conductors in the Public Utility Bus Transport Industry"

February 27, 2012NWPC GUIDELINES NO. 01-12OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 118-12 "RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE EMPLOYMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF DRIVERS AND CONDUCTORS IN THE PUBLIC UTILITY BUS TRANSPORT INDUSTRY"Pursuant to Section 3 of Rule III of Department Order No. 118-12 "Rules and Regulations Governing the Employment and Working Conditions of Drivers and Conductors in the Public Utility Bus Transport Industry, the following operational guidelines on the adoption of a part-fixed, part-performance based compensation scheme is hereby issued:RULE ICoverage and Definition of TermsSECTION 1. Coverage. — This Guidelines shall apply to all public utility bus owners and/or operators employing drivers and conductors. Owners/operators of coaches, school, tourist and similar buses, who are holders of Certificates of Public Convenience (CPC) issued by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), however, are not covered by the provisions of these Guidelines. SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. — As used herein, the following terms shall mean:a) "NWPC" refers to the National Wages and Productivity Commission.b) "RTWPB" refers to the Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board.c) "DOLE-RO"...