The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is reminding private employers of available flexible work options amid rising fuel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
The agency said companies may adopt a four-day workweek or implement work-from-home arrangements to help manage operational costs and support employee welfare.
Under a four-day workweek, the standard 40-hour schedule may be spread across Monday to Thursday if Friday is suspended, with work hours adjusted accordingly.
Work-from-home arrangements allow employees to perform regular eight-hour duties onsite from Monday to Thursday and work remotely on Friday, depending on job requirements.
“Sa framework ng DOLE, voluntary po ang adoption ng alternative work arrangement, flexible work arrangement, or telecommuting,” said Bureau of Working Conditions Director Alvin Curada.
Curada added that some sectors may not be able to adopt flexible arrangements due to operational limitations.
“Tinitingnan rin po natin na baka naman may mga sektor na hindi po talaga kayang pangkalahatan na implementasyon na maaaring makaapekto sa ating ekonomiya,” he said.
Employers who implement flexible work arrangements are required to submit reports through DOLE’s online compliance portal after reaching agreements with employees.
The agency emphasized that these measures are intended to help businesses and workers cope with the recent increases in fuel prices.
