Things You Need To Know About DOLE’s COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program

31 Mar Things You Need To Know About DOLE’s COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program

Recently, we received a lot of inquiries regarding the COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program (CAMP) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

This article aims to answer the frequently asked questions of our followers about this program.

See the general information of the CAMP here: DOLE TO PROVIDE 5,000-PESO ASSISTANCE TO PRIVATE WORKERS AFFECTED BY COVID-19: APPLY NOW!

• Who are entitled to CAMP? Are probationary and new hires qualified?
  • YES. Workers under private sectors, whether permanent, probationary, or contractual, are covered in the said program.

• Can I still avail the CAMP even if I haven’t used up all of my leave credits?
  • YES. You are still entitled to CAMP because of your income reduction.

• If I was provided with an advanced 13th-month pay, am I still entitled to CAMP?
  • YES. The company providing you an advanced 13th-month pay during an Enhanced Community Quarantine is not a replacement of a lost income.

• If I’m still receiving my whole salary while working from home, am I still entitled to CAMP?
  • NO. Those who are entitled to the said program are employees who have income reduction or loss.

• If the company can’t provide a payroll, is a pay slip enough to submit, including the accomplished Establishment Report Form?
  • YES. Payslips can be submitted if there’s no payroll.

• Is there a limit in the number of CAMP applications for each company?
  • NONE. All eligible workers in a company can be applied by the employer.

• What if the employer does not want to apply for DOLE CAMP?
  • You can submit the details of your company to DOLE and the Regional/Field/Provincial Offices of DOLE will be the one to urge your employer to submit the application.

• Will the financial assistance be directly sent to the employee’s bank account or to the employer?
  • It will be deposited directly into the account of the worker submitted for CAMP.

• Are big scale establishments not covered by the CAMP?
  • They can still avail the CAMP but Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) are more prioritized.

• How and where can companies apply if they have branches?
  • The branch office can apply all of their workers included in their payroll to the nearest DOLE Regional/Field/Provincial Office.

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