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What is this law about?
Previous to this law, as a general rule, women were NOT allowed to work during the night (Art. 130, Labor Code). So technically, companies, including call centers and other BPOs, were NOT allowed to hire women to work the nightshift. To be able to go around the rule, call centers had to apply for an exception (Art. 131, Labor Code).
RA 10151 repealed these 2 rules. So now, a call center can hire as much women as it wants, without having to apply for exceptions at the Department of Labor and Employment.
RA 10151 repealed these 2 rules. So now, a call center can hire as much women as it wants, without having to apply for exceptions at the Department of Labor and Employment.
Important Things to remember:
1. Night Workers have a right to undergo a health assessment without charge and receive advice on how to reduce or avoid health problems associated with their work.
2. As a general rule, the findings shall of such assessments can not be given to others without the workers' consent.
3. Call Centers are now required to provide first-aid facilities for the nightshift.
4. Call Centers are also now required to provide sleeping or resting quarters for the nightshift.
5. Night workers who are found to be unfit for night work due to health reasons have a right to be transferred to a similar job during the day.
6. Pregnant Night Workers have additional rights under the law.
2. As a general rule, the findings shall of such assessments can not be given to others without the workers' consent.
3. Call Centers are now required to provide first-aid facilities for the nightshift.
4. Call Centers are also now required to provide sleeping or resting quarters for the nightshift.
5. Night workers who are found to be unfit for night work due to health reasons have a right to be transferred to a similar job during the day.
6. Pregnant Night Workers have additional rights under the law.
Complete text of the law can be found at:
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