DOLE Labor Advisory on PWDs in the Workplace

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In line with the country’s policy providing for the rehabilitation, self-development, self- reliance, and integration into the mainstream society of persons with disabilities as well as being one of the signatories to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and in support of the 2023 National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week Celebration with the theme, “Persons with Disabilities Accessibility and Rights: Towards A Sustainable Future where No One is Left Behind (Aksesibilidad at Karapatan ng mga Taong may Kapansanan: Daan tungo sa Sustenableng Kinabukasan na Walang Maiiwan),” DOLE reminds all employers to ensure the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through the implementation of laws, policies, and programs.

In its Labor Advisory 15, Series of 2023, the DOLE advises all covered employers that there should be equal opportunity for employment.

In this case, private corporations with more than 100 employees are encouraged to reserve at least one percent [1%] of all positions for persons with disabilities.

Discrimination against a qualified person with disability by reason of disability in regard to job application, hiring, job training, promotion, compensation or discharge of employees, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment is prohibited.

Employers should secure barrier-free environment to have access to public and private buildings per Batas Pambansa Bilang 344, otherwise known as “An Act to Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments and Public Utilities to install Facilities and Other Devices.

Covered companies should facilitate persons with disabilities’ access to express lanes in all commercial and government establishments; in the absence thereof, priority shall be given to them.

Overall, to support, protect, and promote the rights of persons with disabilities.