The Rules of Procedure of the Single Entry Approach (SEnA)

February 25, 2011THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE SINGLE ENTRY APPROACH (SEnA)Pursuant to the provisions of Department Order No. 107, series of 2010, the following SEnA Rules of Procedure is hereby adopted. RULE IConstruction and Definition of TermsSECTION 1. Construction. — This Rules shall be construed in a manner that shall result in a just, expeditious and inexpensive settlement of labor disputes through conciliation-mediation.SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this Rules, the following terms are defined as follows:a) "Conciliation-Mediation" refers to the process of dispute management conducted by the SEADO, in accordance with this Rules, to facilitate an amicable settlement of labor disputes.b) "Labor Dispute" refers to all issues or conflicts that are covered by this Rules.c) "Referral" refers to the indorsement of unsettled issues through a document issued by the SEAD referring the unresolved issue/s to appropriate DOLE Office or Agency that has jurisdiction over the dispute. It contains the names and addresses of the parties, the stipulated and admitted facts, summary of unresolved issues, causes of action and the relief...