The Dole inspection audit found several issues in general labor standards, occupational safety and health, and made suggestions for improvements. Key findings included wrong salary computations, unclear employee deductions and benefits, and unsafe conditions like food/bags on the production floor and lack of emergency exits. Suggestions focused on improving payroll processes, housekeeping, safety training, and establishing an on-site medical presence. The company was required to submit documentation on improvements and compliance with regulations within 3 months.
The Dole inspection audit found several issues in general labor standards, occupational safety and health, and made suggestions for improvements. Key findings included wrong salary computations, unclear employee deductions and benefits, and unsafe conditions like food/bags on the production floor and lack of emergency exits. Suggestions focused on improving payroll processes, housekeeping, safety training, and establishing an on-site medical presence. The company was required to submit documentation on improvements and compliance with regulations within 3 months.
The Dole inspection audit found several issues in general labor standards, occupational safety and health, and made suggestions for improvements. Key findings included wrong salary computations, unclear employee deductions and benefits, and unsafe conditions like food/bags on the production floor and lack of emergency exits. Suggestions focused on improving payroll processes, housekeeping, safety training, and establishing an on-site medical presence. The company was required to submit documentation on improvements and compliance with regulations within 3 months.
2. Agents don’t understand their deductions 3. ITR was not clear to the agents 4. Agents were not clear how their Bonus was computed
Occupational Safety and Health:
1. Food and drinks are all around
2. Bags on the production floor 3. Server is too hot – can cause fire 4. Wires are cluttered - unsafe 5. Lack of emergency exit in the Social Matter Area 6. Emergency Door was open 7. No First aid kit in the clinic
SUGGESTIONS:
1. Payslip should be viewed before salary is being credited to their ATM
2. Needs improvement on housekeeping 3. Put trash can on designated areas to reduce waste 4. Emergency door must be kept close. No smoking in that area 5. Develop programs on Ergonomics and Housekeeping 6. There must be 1 Safety officer in all shift 7. HMO – to review MOA if it’s possible to incorporate the deployment of a part time physician to visit the site at least 6 hours per week. Covering all shifts. 8. Reorientation of Payroll process 9. Fire extinguishers must be checked monthly
ITEMS TO SUBMIT AND COMPLY:
1. Improve on Housekeeping – Conduct training on Housekeeping – to coordinate with DOLE
2. Submit a copy of 3 months payroll report 3. Submit 3 months proof of payment on all government mandated benefits (SSS, HDMF, Philhealth) 4. Submit a copy of MOA with Carehealth Plus (HMO) 5. Establish Grievance Committee – to coordinate with NCMB 6. Submit a copy of Fire Safety Inspection Certificate