Follow us for updates
© 2020 reportr.world
Read the Story →

DOLE Says Employees Should Get Vaccines for Free

Those who refuse jabs shouldn't be penalized.
by Clara Rosales
Just now
Photo/s: Jerome Ascano
Shares

Employees should get COVID vaccines for free, the Department of Labor and Employment said in its guidelines for the administration of vaccines in the private sector.

Companies are enjoined to procure vaccines and resources to inoculate their employees, who shouldn't be burdened with the cost.

Those in the private sector may "seek the support of the appropriate government agencies in the procurement, storage, transport, deployment, and administration of COVID-19 vaccines" to ensure their employees get the vaccine for free.

According to the advisory, "No cost of vaccination in the workplace shall be charged against or passed on, directly or indirectly to the employees."

Workers refusing to get the jab cannot be discriminated against or terminated. However, companies are mandated to encourage employees to get vaccinated.

Several companies like McDonald's Philippines and Alliance Global Group Inc. have promised free jabs for their employees, an inoculation effort that runs parallel with the government's goal of vaccinating frontliners in March.

Continue reading below ↓

ALSO READ:

McDonald's Philippines Is Vaccinating Their Employees for Free

Billionaire Andrew Tan Says AGI Employees to Get Free Vaccines

COVID Vaccines Added to Cart: Tycoons Help Gov't Order 2.6 Million Doses

Latest Headlines
Read Next
Recent News
Those who refuse jabs shouldn't be penalized.
Dine-ins, markets also shut during curfew hours.
The face of the government response against the pandemic.
The news. So what? Subscribe to the newsletter that explains what the news means for you.
The email address you entered is invalid.
Thank you for signing up to On Three, reportr's weekly newsletter delivered to your mailbox three times a week. Only the latest, most useful and most insightful reads.
By signing up to reportr.world newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.