“This is the best time to consider the efficacy of work-from-home, telecommuting and other flexible working arrangements,” Rey Elbo, a columnist of The Manila Times, said. “[The] DoLE (Department of Labor and Employment) has issued Labor Advisory 09, datedMarch 4, 2020, for this purpose. If Covid-19 is a crisis, experimenting with flexible working schemes is an opportunity,” he added. “Among other benefits, the workers need not spend money for their transport fare. In addition, allow the workers to go on leave without pay without losing their seniority rights,” he said.

Source: Manila Times March 16, 2020 16:18 UTC