ILOILO CITY – The Social Security System (SSS) served notices to seven establishments in Iloilo to comply with the contributions of their employees as part of the Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) activity on Tuesday.
In an interview on Wednesday, Amiel Genova, senior communications analyst at SSS Visayas West 2 Division, said the pre-selected establishments were reminded of their obligation under the Social Security Act of 2018, where employers should be compliant in paying the contribution of their workers.
The total delinquency of the establishments engaged in spa, food, laundry, and clinic businesses totaled over PHP489.6 million.
“We gave them notice to coordinate with our office within 15 days to possibly rectify their records,” he said.
He added SSS offers an installment program where employers can pay on a staggered basis or avail of the condonation program, where penalties are waived if establishments are qualified.
“This is one of the last resorts before the filing of cases,” he said.
Employers that fail to comply will have to face civil and criminal cases.
Under the civil case, the establishment will still have to pay the contribution of their employees, while the criminal carries a punishment of six years imprisonment.
Genova added that RACE is a continuous activity. For this year, they have conducted 13 activities in Iloilo.
“The ultimate goal is to eliminate or lessen delinquency through information dissemination and not just through RACE,” he said, adding that they also hold orientations to explain and introduce account officers who can help them in case they have concerns. (PNA)