I assume everyone is now well aware of COVID19 especially about its symptoms and transmission. It is the reason why in every corner of the street you can see people wearing masks. 😷 Now that most of the countries are becoming loose of their quarantine guidelines and business operations are starting to resume again, itContinue reading “Screening Employees Returning to Work for COVID19”
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HIV In The Workplace: What The Management Should Know
One day, one employee came to the company clinic and shared to the company doctor and company nurse a result of a laboratory test. It was the result of his HIV test from RITM and, yes, he is positive of HIV. He told the clinic team that he was advised by his HIV specialist toContinue reading “HIV In The Workplace: What The Management Should Know”
What Are The OSH Reports That All Establishments Need To Submit?
OSH Law requires companies to submit reportorial requirements monthly or annually. Here are the reports that you need – W.A.A.R.M Work Accident/ Illness Report (WAIR) Occupational Safety and Health exists to protect the employees from health and safety issues such as work-related accidents and occupational illnesses that may lead to disability or even death. WithContinue reading “What Are The OSH Reports That All Establishments Need To Submit?”
Hepatitis B In The Workplace: What The Management Should Know
Would you hire an applicant with Hepatitis B or would you fire an employee if he contracts Hepatitis B? 🤔 What would you do with this kind of situation? Here’s what you need to know: What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is one of the three types of viral hepatitis. It is a liver infectionContinue reading “Hepatitis B In The Workplace: What The Management Should Know”
A Guide To Setting Up A Lactation Station In The Workplace
Do you know that many health professionals nowadays are initiating the set up of a lactation station in the companies where they work? Not only that it is required by law, but this room is very necessary for mothers who need to let down their milk. Read: Important Points Of The New Stricter OSH Law YouContinue reading “A Guide To Setting Up A Lactation Station In The Workplace”
The Basics About Magna Carta Of Women
Sexual harassment, promotional bias at work, female genital mutilation, work restrictions? These are just some examples of discrimination that women face around teh world. And these must end. 😣 The implementation of Magna Carta of Women aims to remove discrimination of women in the country and to promote women empowerment. Through this, women can receiveContinue reading “The Basics About Magna Carta Of Women”
Worker’s Rights In Office Healthcare
During times of unforeseeable events such as natural disasters like earthquake or any unavoidable accidents, it is every employee’s right to know if their office or workplace is safe. Recently, the Department of Labor and Employment implemented a stricter office healthcare law (read here) that might cost your company a leg, if you violated itsContinue reading “Worker’s Rights In Office Healthcare”
Retainers Are Not Regular Employees
Let’s talk about “retainers” For those who are confused, retainers are not regular employees of a company. Retainers can be classified as independent contractors who are highly skilled professionals and freelancers and are paid in an agreed rate whether it is in hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis. Nowadays, doctors and some nurses in theContinue reading “Retainers Are Not Regular Employees”
What The Management Should Know If The Employee Is Positive For Drugs
In a BPO company, a company nurse reported to their company’s human resource that one of their employees is positive to their annual random drug test at work. Their HR/workers representatives, their company doctor and their company nurse discussed the case. Was this the first case of the employee? Was the employee eligible for treatmentContinue reading “What The Management Should Know If The Employee Is Positive For Drugs”
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