OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY. The Department of Labor and Employment in Negros Oriental is calling on government and private entities to adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards as mandated by law. Among the requirements for compliance with this program is an exit plan for the employees from their workplace during emergencies. (Photo by Judy Flores Partlow) DUMAGUETE CITY - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Negros Oriental has ramped up its inspection of government and private entities and establishments to ensure the safety and well-being of people in their workplaces. Kenric Villaluz, senior labor and employment officer of the DOLE-Negros Oriental, told the Philippine News Agency on Wednesday that this is in line with Republic Act 11058 or "An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations thereof" (OSH Law). "These workplaces must comply with requirements stipulated by the OSH
HISTORICAL UNIVERSITY. The iconic oldest building of the Silliman University in Dumaguete City is a historical structure that attracts local and foreign tourists alike. The Department of Labor and Employment in Negros Oriental is currently inspecting private academic institutions such as Silliman to ensure the implementation of the minimum daily wage. (File photo by Judy Flores Partlow) DUMAGUETE CITY - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Negros Oriental is currently inspecting the various private academic institutions in the province to determine whether regular employees are being paid the mandated minimum wage and other benefits. "We were mandated to check on whether the minimum wage as stipulated in Wage Order No. 23 in Region 7 is being implemented by these private schools throughout the province," Kenric Villaluz, senior labor and employment officer of the DOLE-Negros Oriental, told the Philippine News Agency on Tuesday. The order which took effect in Regio