{"id":14980,"date":"2025-07-29T09:15:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T01:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lahatgroup.com\/?p=14980"},"modified":"2025-07-29T09:15:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T01:15:45","slug":"storm-survival-worker-rights-what-filipino-workers-should-know-this-typhoon-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lahatgroup.com\/ko\/storm-survival-worker-rights-what-filipino-workers-should-know-this-typhoon-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Storm Survival + Worker Rights: What Filipino Workers Should Know This Typhoon Season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As we enter the second half of the year, the Philippines once again faces the beginning of its intense monsoon rains, the typhoon season.\u00a0<\/p>

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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, And Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) said that\u00a0beginning July 2025 there are approximately 8-9 typhoons that will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility until the month of December.\u00a0<\/p>

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Moreover, the southwest monsoon\u00a0locally known as \u201cHabagat” also brings strong rains that cause flooding in\u00a0most areas in the metropolis.<\/p>

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Unlike students, who often have designated suspension days, employees are expected to\u00a0endure these challenges with resilience with or without typhoon work suspension. This raises an important question— What rights and aids do Filipino workers have during calamities and severe weather events?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Can Your Employer Implement Typhoon Work Suspension? Here\u2019s What Labor Rules Say<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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When a typhoon\u00a0closes\u00a0in\u00a0and heavy rains start pouring, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) ensures workers are treated fairly. As the government agency protecting Filipino workers and job seekers, DOLE rolls out clear, timely guidelines whenever PAG-ASA issues storm warnings\u00a0even during the bad weather itself.<\/p>

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According to the Labor Advisory No. 17 issued in 2022, DOLE emphasized that private companies can actually pause work when a typhoon or bad weather hits, prioritizing the safety of its employees. Companies\u00a0normally\u00a0coordinate this with the designated safety officers so employees without having to\u00a0risk their lives just to get to work.<\/p>

But here\u2019s where things get tricky for many employees during those stormy days.<\/p>

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Picture this\u2014You inform your employer that you need to take an emergency leave due to heavy downpour resulting in flooding making a commute to work unsafe.\u00a0If\u00a0they say no and decline your valid request, that\u2019s actually against the rules regarding typhoon work suspension.<\/p>

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The Labor Advisory No. 17 issued in 2022 says you won\u2019t get in trouble if you \u201crefuse to go to work\u201d due to the real danger brought by weather disturbances.\u00a0<\/p>

In fact, Section 3 of the labor advisory specifies that\u00a0\u201cEmployees who fail or refuse to work because of imminent danger resulting from weather disturbances and similar occurrences shall not be subject to any administrative sanction.\u201d<\/em> Companies should know this to respect workers\u2019 rights.\u00a0More importantly, to protect lives. After all, when the storm hits, it\u2019s not just business as usual.\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>

\u201cWe know that private companies have the discretion to suspend work, and let us not discipline those who will not be able to work. That is my reminder and appeal to our employers,\u201d Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said in a mix of Filipino and English during a media forum at the Manila Hotel in 2022.\u00a0<\/p>

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So, what about pay? Will you get paid if you take leave during calamities? The answer depends.<\/p>

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Let\u2019s say your company has a collective bargaining agreement or favorable policy that, in times of harsh weather, you will get paid even if you don\u2019t work, then that is good news!\u00a0<\/p>

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However, if there is none, you can use your leave credits to get paid. What matters most is your safety and overall well-being even without the presence of a typhoon work suspension.\u00a0<\/p>

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Now, here\u2019s another scenario: Suppose you decide to brave the weather and go to work despite the storm.\u00a0Know this\u2014 that if you work at least six (6) hours, you are entitled to get a full day’s pay. While if you spend less than six (s) hours, you will still get paid just for the hours you worked.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Calamity Assistance for Affected Employees<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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During the times when Mother Nature is acting up, employees need assistance, especially financial, to survive the destructive impact of strong\u00a0typhoons.\u00a0<\/p>

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Here is the list of calamity assistance programs that can help you, and how to apply (even without typhoon work suspension).\u00a0<\/p>

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Government Calamity Loans<\/strong><\/h3>

When the municipality where you reside declares \u201cState of Calamity,\u201d it is your cue that you can now apply for government calamity loans. This is the way of the government to help you ease your burden when a storm seriously damages your hometown.\u00a0<\/p>

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Here\u2019s the catch! You can only apply for a government calamity loan for a specific period set by the specific agency.<\/p>

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PAG-IBIG Calamity Loan<\/strong><\/p>

To see if you qualify, you need to have been contributing to PAG-IBIG for at least two years. Just keep in mind that if you currently have a salary loan, the amount you owe will be deducted from the total calamity loan you can get.<\/p>

The total loan amount you will receive if you don\u2019t have other PAG-IBIG loans is 80 percent of your total contribution<\/p>

Step-by-step application:\u00a0<\/p>