Paid Pandemic Leave

Certify the Paid Pandemic Leave Bill as Urgent! Pass HB 7909 Now!

May 21, 2021

Government-funded paid leaves are essential to workers’ health and livelihood during a pandemic. We call on the legislators to certify the Paid Pandemic Leave Bill or HB 7909 and other ayuda bills as urgent. Paid leaves eliminate the dilemma of having to choose between health and income. Compensation mechanisms are essential for public health compliance […]

POSITION PAPER IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 7909 OR PAID PANDEMIC LEAVE BILL

December 12, 2020

The Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development (IOHSAD), a non-government organization that assists workers in promoting and protecting occupational safety and health rights, fully supports and calls for the immediate passage of the pro-worker House Bill 7909 or Paid Pandemic Leave Bill authored by Reps. Arlene D. Brosas, Carlos Isagani T. Zarate, Ferdinand R. […]