Amending Book Iv of Presidential Decree No. 442 (Labor Code of the Philippines)

thee of the TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session AUG -6 A10 :21 SENATE RECEI S. No.. Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada AN ACT FURTHER AMENDING BOOK IV OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES" TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL TITLE ON FAMILY WELFARE EXPLANATORY NOTE The achievement of an ideal work-life balance remains to be a challenge to many employees. The continuing evolution of demands and requirements in the workplace impose additional and inevitable stress and anxiety that pushes to the sidelines their essential needs for spiritual, psychological and social growth. Moreover, "for employees juggling family work and responsibilities, it's much easier to experience decreased productivity, stress and even burnout." It is, therefore, a worthwhile endeavor for the employers to provide family support services in the workplace to provide holistic approach to improving the employee's welfare. The benefits of family support services include the reduction of stress of juggling family responsibilities, prevention of employee burnout and further mental or physical health issues, improvement of positive attitude toward work commitments, increased company loyalty, reduction of staff turnover, and creation of a calmer and happier workplace with strong friendships and morale. 1 1 Why providing family support services to your people improves employee satisfaction | Juggle Street

This measure seeks to amend the Labor Code of the Philippines to include family welfare services to the employees that will educate and empower them in various aspects. In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is highly recommended. fingstate 1 DINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA

F221410 TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session 25 AUG -6 AIO :21 SENATE RECENIOB: S. No. - Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada FURTHER AMENDING BOOK IV OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES" TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL TITLE ON FAMILY WELFARE Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. Book IV of Presidential Decree No. 442, otherwise known as the

2 "Labor Code of the Philippines" is hereby further amended to include an additional title on Family Welfare which shall read as follows: "TITLE V - EMPLOYEE WELFARE SERVICES "FAMILY WELFARE "ART. 217-A. FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES. - FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES FOR EMPLOYEES SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DIMENSIONS: "(1) SPIRITUALITY OR VALUES FORMATION; "(2) RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD; "(3) NUTRITION; "(4) EDUCATION AND GENDER EQUALITY; "(5) MEDICAL HEALTH CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH "(6) INCOME GENERATION AND FINANCIAL LITERACY;

"(7) ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND SANITATION; "(8) HOUSING; "(9) SPORTS AND RECREATION; AND "(10) TRANSPORTATION. "ESTABLISHMENTS WITH TWO HUNDRED (200) OR MORE WORKERS ARE REQUIRED TO SET UP FAMILY WELFARE COMMITTEES OR OTHER MECHANISMS THAT WILL PROVIDE FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES TO THEIR EMPLOYEES. "ESTABLISHMENTS WITH LESS THAN TWO HUNDRED (200) WORKERS SHALL DEVELOP THEIR OWN PROGRAMS OR MECHANISMS TO PROMOTE FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE IN THEIR OWN CIRCUMSTANCES."

Sec. 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or

unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision or part not otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

Sec. 3. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,

20 executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation 21 contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

Sec. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. Approved,