The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 10 (Northern Mindanao) facilitated the settlement of PHP1.9 million in back wages for workers in Bukidnon province on Tuesday.
In a statement, DOLE-10 said the 30 workers and their employer settled the final pay disputes through DOLE’s Single-Entry Approach (SEnA) Program.
The workers coursed their complaints to DOLE-Bukidnon, and a series of dialogues and negotiations were conducted before reaching a final settlement.
Under SEnA, workers and employers prevent a labor dispute from escalating to legal arbitration by using it as an impartial and accessible means of resolution.
A similar case was also resolved in Misamis Occidental, where an employee received PHP1.2 million in monetary claims.
The settlement included separation pay, longevity pay, allowances, 13th month pay, and birthday gift benefits.
DOLE-Misamis Occidental Director Ebba Borbon Acosta said that through SEnA’s mechanism, it ensures a balance between the welfare of workers and industries.
“Through conciliation-mediation, we ensure fair and timely resolutions that benefit all parties involved,” she said. (PNA)
