Understanding Cancer
in the Workplace:
A Comprehensive
Labor Advisory
OBJECTIVES:
Articulate the Advocate for policy
State the legal
responsibilities of and practice
basis, purpose,
management improvements to
and coverage of
and workers in enhance the
Labor Advisory
the promotion of implementation of
No. 20 Series of
a healthy safety and health
2023
workplace; programs, to improve
the overall health
and wellness of
employees
BACKGROUND:
• Leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the
Philippines (PSA-as of March 2022)
• Some cancer cases occur in
economically productive individuals
• 189 out of every 100,000 Filipinos are afflicted
with cancer
• 96 cancer patients die every day
BACKGROUND:
The workplace is an ideal site for implementation
Cancer Prevention and Control Program ensures
the sustainability of its implementation
The presence of strong inter-agency linkages and
partnerships with stakeholders
GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
WORKPLACE POLICY
AND PROGRAM ON CANCER PREVENTION
AND CONTROL
IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR
Labor Advisory No. 20, Series of 2023
ARTICLE IV- CANCER AWARENESS
Sec. 18 Health Education and Promotion
in the Workplace
ARTICLE V- AFFORDABLE CANCER
CARE AND TREATMENT
Sec. 22 Social Protection Mechanism
ARTICLE VII- SUPPORTIVE
ENVIRONMENT FOR CANCER
PATIENTS, PERSONS WITH CANCER AND
CANCER SURVIVORS
Sec. 27 Non- Discrimination
UNDER ARTICLE 5 OF THE LABOR CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES, AS AMENDED, ARTICLES 4, 5, AND 7 OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11215, AND IN RELATION TO
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11058, REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11223,
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11463, AND THEIR IMPLEMENTING
RULES AND REGULATIONS,
LEGAL BASIS
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11215, s. 2019
National Integrated REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11058, S. 2018
Cancer Control Act OSH Law
Labor Advisory 20, s. 2023 DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 198, S. 2018
IRR of the OSH Law
PHILHEALTH CIRCULAR NO. 2020- Labor Code of the Philippines Article 3
0022 Declaration of Basic Policy
Implementing Guidelines for the
PhilHealth Konsultasyong Sulit at REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11223, S. 2019
Tama (PhilHealth Konsulta) Universal Health Care Act
Package
COMPOSITION OF THE ADVISORY
Access to Healthcare and
Coverage Health and
Related Services
Safety Measures
Adopting an employee Assistance to return to work
centric program
Providing materials and
Implementation of procedures needed to file for
Control Measures claims
CANCER
Awareness campaign PREVENTION AND Facilitation for
and health education screening and
CONTROL IN THE treatment
PRIVATE SECTOR
Labor Advisory No 20,
Cancer Policy and Assistance to access
Program updated based
Series of 2023
rehabilitation and
on Medical Surveillance Health and Safety Measure compensation
Promotion of safe Implementation of measures to
and healthy lifestyle ensure prevention of stigma and
discrimination
DOLE OH Policies addresses not only the health and safety of workers but
:
also social issues which they are confronted with such as:
1. compensation & benefits
2. job security
3. discrimination
4.work accommodation and
5. flexibility.
COMPOSITION OF THE ADVISORY
Work Confidentiality of
Accommodation and Records and Reference Documents
Arrangements Reporting
Requirements
Existing in Previous Department Issuance
DOLE DO 237, series of 2022
Re-scheduling of
Telecommuting
work hours
Work Accommodation Flexible work
and Arrangements arrangements
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Government Company Adoption and Worker Information and
Guidance Implementation Service Utilization
CONCLUSION:
1. Labor Advisory No. 20-2023 dated 15 September 2023 requires all private
enterprises to implement the policy mandated under the Republic Act 11215 or
the National Integrated Cancer Control Act.
2. The DOLE expects firms to promote a safe and healthy lifestyle including
employees' mental and social well-being.
3. Businesses must assist in prompt referral mechanisms for screening, diagnosis,
and treatment as well as access to social services.
4. Firms are urged to put in place referral systems and procedures to help cancer
patients return to work and reintegrate into the workforce.
5. Companies are also required to help employees gain access to rehabilitation and
compensation in the private sector through the Employees' Compensation
Commission (ECC).
6. The Data Privacy Act shall be followed in handling any medical records of
concerned personnel.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
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