Workplace & Employment

DTI and DOLE Amend Guidelines on Workplace Prevention and Control of COVID-19

On 29 November 2020, the Department of Trade and Industry (“DTI”) and the Department of Labor and Employment (“DOLE”) issued Advisory No. 20-03 Series of 2020 which amended the DTI-DOLE Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2020-04-A. The amendments include the following:

1. Shuttle services for employees of establishments with total assets of Php100,000,000 located at special economic zones and other areas under the Investment Promotions Agency may adopt the following: (i) “one seat apart” arrangement; or (ii) full seating capacity with the necessary dividers in place. 
2. Information on contact tracing form shall be limited to the name and contact number of customers, clients, examinees, and visitors.