In our previous article, we laid down the step-by-step procedures in applying for the Department of Labor and Employment’s COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program that gives P5,000 financial assistance to qualified workers.
Due to the general guidelines, clarifications on specific circumstances kept piling up. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) promptly answered the most frequently asked questions which we compiled below.
Are probationary and newly-hired employees entitled to DOLE CAMP?
Yes, all employees in the private sector are eligible including those who are permanent, probationary and contractual workers.
Can we still avail of the CAMP even if we already received our 13th month pay?
Yes, the advanced 13th month pay given by employers are not considered to be a substitute for the loss of income.
I used my leaves since I cannot come to work. Can I avail of the DOLE CAMP even if I still have leave credits left?
Yes, because your used-up leaves is considered income reduction.
As a work from home employee, I am paid my full salary. Can I still avail of the DOLE financial support?
No. Only employees with income reduction or loss are entitled to CAMP.
If a payroll is not available, can we submit our pay slip instead?
Yes. A pay slip can be substituted for a payroll.
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Is there a limit to the number of employees in each company that will be entitled to DOLE financial assistance?
None. There is no maximum limit of employees in your company. As long as you meet the qualifications, you are entitled to CAMP.
How can we receive the financial assistance?
The financial assistance will be remitted directly to the bank account of the beneficiary-worker and not thru the employer. If no bank account is available, it will be transferred thru money remittance.
If I work in a large company, am I still covered by DOLE CAMP?
Yes, but priority will be given to workers in Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.
What is the application process for branch offices?
The application process is the same for branch offices. They can apply to the DOLE Regional/Field/Provincial Office within its jurisdiction (appropriate DOLE office in their area).
Are JobStart beneficiaries covered by DOLE CAMP financial assistance?
Yes. JobStart beneficiaries in the internship phase are entitled to CAMP because they are included in the company payroll, but only if there is an income reduction.
What if our employer/company does not want to apply for the DOLE CAMP?
You may give your company’s information to DOLE so they may arrange and encourage your employer to apply on behalf of you and other affected employees.
If you are from the informal sector (jeepney/tricycle drivers, street vendors, construction workers, etc.), you may apply to DOLE’s TUPAD #BarangayKo, Bahay Ko (#BKBK) Disinfection/Sanitation Project where you can temporarily work and earn an income for your family’s basic needs.
For inquiries about local and overseas employment, labor rights, work conditions and various programs, you may call the 24/7 DOLE hotline 1349. You may also reach them thru the DOLE Facebook page, Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more updates, visit their official website at www.dole.gov.ph.
GOOD AFTERNOON PO GUSTO KO PO MALAMAN KUNG SENIOR KA NA AND YOU’RE STILL WORKING QUALIFIED KA BA SA CAMP NA PWEDE IAPPLY SA DOLE? WALA PA SIYANG MONTHLY PENSION.
PWEDE BA YUN?
Goodmorning po. Makakatanggap pa po ba yung mga company na approved pero hindi pa naman po nakakareceive ng CAMP po. Yun na lang po kasi inaasahan po namin. Sana mabigyang kasagutan ang tanong po namin. Nàg aantay din po kasi kami ng sagot.
Good morning po,,,ask ko lang po,,,,panu po malalaman kung nakapag pasa po ang aming employer sa DOLE,para sa cassh Assistance
GOOD DAY PO.
AKO AY MAGTATANONG LANG.
KUNG ETO PO BANG MATATANGGAP NA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NA MAGMUMULA SA DOLE AY PWEDENG PAGHATIAN NG DALAWANG TAO?? LALO NA KUNG ANG KAHATI AY MAY TONGKULIN SA BARANGAY? ETO PO BA AY LEGAL O ILLEGAL?
example po ang isang company po ay approved n for the camp dole assistance.ang mabibigyan po ba ng assistance ay selected employee lamang o lahat ng employee.Regardless kung monthly o daily rate .
I’m one of the agents of a Realty and we are commission based income earners. We don’t have payslips since we are commission based. Are we eligible for the CAMP?
Good pm po, tanong ko lang po pwede po ba makaavail ang isang Pastor?
sir & mam tanong ko lang kung pwede akong mag claim ng suweldo ko sa agency ko kasi simula pong mag lockdown enhanced community quarantine noon march 17 2020 ang government hindi po ako pinasuweldo ng agency ko dahil po sa hindi naka kolekta sa client na pangsuweldo sa akin yung sasahurin ko po cut off ng march 1 to 15 2020 hanggang ngayon april 13 na po wala pa rin silang action kung magpapasuweldo ba sila sa akin kasi yung ayuda sa dole sa mga security guard wala pa ngayon
Isa po akong employer. Nagl apply po ako ng camp. Wala po silang acct da banco since cash nmn po ang dahod nila. Gumawa po kmi ng payrol kadi wala po kmi nya. Sa notenook lng po mga transaction namin. Ang problema po pslaging reply saakin “delivered incomplete” bakit po palaging ganun? Ok nmn po lahat na kelangan. Palagi na po aq kinukulit ng mga tauhan ko. Akala po nila hindi ko sila inaasikaso.
Salamat po sa kadagutan
Dear Sir,
Saan po kami mag apply? Saan makikita ang forms? Senior ang asawa ko at wala kaming source of income ngayon. Please help us.