ILOILO CITY—At least six English tutors in a Korean school here were suspended from work after they aired a complaint over alleged unfair labor practices in the school. ADVERTISEMENTSeveral tutors in October last year submitted a complaint to the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) in Western Visayas on their situation in the school. They complained that tutors, who have been working continuously for the school for years, were being considered as contractual employees. It also held two meetings with the management and tutors. An assessment report that followed the meeting said there was underpayment of minimum wage for 15 employees, non-payment of overtime, nonpayment of service incentive leave for 69 employees and nonpayment of holiday work.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 16, 2018 21:33 UTC