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.
How to claim the DOLE assistance small micro business lang po ako isinara ko na kc hindi ko na kaya ang rent ng puwesto ako lang din mag isa walang pumpasok na trabaho.
How to claim our dole assistance ? Its been a months na po di pa rin kami nakakakuha.. Qualify nmn po kami kc nagsara ung mismong restaurant na pinagtatrabahuhan namin.
Naterminate po ako sa trabaho need ko po kasi ng ayuda di ko na po alam kung saang kamay ng dyos ko po kukunin pangangailangan ng mag ina ko po
Paano maclaim ang ayuda kung nawawala ang rpn copy, nagtext po kasi saakin na claim ko na daw po sa ussc malabon branch yung 2nd tranche sap ayuda mo mag dala daw i.d at rpn form, kaso nawawala na po yung form ko pero meron po akong copy ng rpn number, ano po dapat kong gawin?
Hello po ask ko lang po, last May 24,2019 nagfile po kami sa NLRC DOLE ng complain about our overtime without pay ng mga kasama ko po sa work , then after a week June 11,2019 , tinerminate kami ng company , ask ko lang po qualify po ba ko to have DOLE CERTIFICATION ?and Saan po ako pwedeng kumuha po sa Quezon City po ako ngwork before? salamat po
Tnong KULANG PO ma’am wala po ksing tin.number Ang kapatid ko di po ba sya mabibigyan kc SBI Ng visor niyakukuha dw sya tin number Nia e paano po wla Naman pong gumagwa ngaun kc nka quarantine lht..paano po Yun WLA n Po bang chance kakakuha Ang kapatid ko..Ng ayuda Ng Dole 😞😇🙏
Goodmoring maam/sir wala pa po akong natanggap na ayuda kahit ngayon no work no pay marami papo akong utang diko mabayaran dahil walang trabaho at sa araw araw ng pangangaylangan e wala akung pambili sana naman ma pansin ito ng dole maraming salamat po. 😢🙏
Bakit po kpag large company hndi pd makakuha ng sss at dole,,smantla kmi nsa large company ang laki ng contibution sa sss at mga taxes,,sna nman ho mging pantay ang goverment sa lhat ng company,,khit po large company nawawalan din ng pondo,,sna po mging fair ang atin goverment sa lahat,,salamat po sa inyo malawak na pgunawa
goodmorning, pag po ba solo as in solo lang. 2k po ba mtatanggap ? salamat po. kailangan ko lang po tamang informasyon.
Ask ko lang po kung qualified po ba ako makaavail ng cash assistant?
Nagresign po ako ng March 16 pero affective date po nya ay March 20.?
Hanggang ngayon Wala pa rin akong natanggap na 5000 Galing sa dole