DoLE to employers: 13th month pay of workers a legal obligation

AMID the challenges brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the 13th month pay of workers in the private sector remains a legal obligation by the employers, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE).

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello 3rd said that the only recourse of hard-up employers or businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that were badly affected by restrictions and lockdowns to dialogue with their employees so that they can meet half-way and come out with a win-win solution to the problem.