Suspension of Work in the Private Sector by Reason of Natural or Man-Made Calamity

January 13, 2020LABOR ADVISORY NO. 001-20SUSPENSION OF WORK IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR BY REASON OF NATURAL OR MAN-MADE CALAMITYPursuant to Article 5 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, as amended, and Republic Act No. 11058, the following is issued:SECTION 1. Suspension of Work. — Except as provided for by law or appropriate proclamation, employers in the private sector shall, in the exercise of management prerogative and in coordination with the safety and health committee, or safety officer, or any other responsible company officer, suspend work to ensure the safety and health of their employees during natural or man-made calamity.SECTION 2. Payment of Wages. — The following pay rules shall apply:(a) If unworked — No pay, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice, or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment of wages on said day. When the employee has accrued leave credits, he/she may be allowed to utilize such leave so that he/she will have compensation on said days. HTcADC(b) If worked — No additional pay shall be given to the employees but only...