CEBU CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte signed here on Labor Day an executive order (EO) that prohibits illegal labor contracting but still allows some forms of contractualization, a scheme used by employers to avoid regularizing workers. Calling on Congress“I remain firm in my commitment to put an end to endo and illegal contractualization. ‘Cabo’ days numbered“To all noncompliant and abusive employers under the so-called cabo, who are engaging in labor contracting, your days are numbered,” he said. The order also mandated the labor secretary to inspect establishments to check compliance with all labor laws, including provisions in the EO. But at least, “the President reiterated his call to end endo and illegal contractualization,” Villanueva said in a statement.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 01, 2018 23:26 UTC