IGINIIT ng labor group na Trade Union of Congress of the Philippines sa mga business owners at employers na hindi dapat obligahin ang kanilang mga manggagawa para sundin ang 4-day workweek at work from home.
Hindi rin naman pwedeng bawasan ang sweldo at mga benepisyo ng mga manggagawang papayag sa 4-day workweek at WFH setup.
“The proposed 4 -day compressed workweek will require the consent of workers because it means setting aside the 8-hour work-day. Workers are supposed to have 8 hours of work, 8 hours of sleep, and 8 hours with their families,” ayon kay TUCP President Raymond Mendoza.
“Only workers can waive the right to an 8-hour workday. Workers must therefore be consulted regarding the compressed workweek, workers will also have to voluntarily agree to the proposal, the agreement must be reduced to writing, and the agreement must be submitted to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to ensure monitoring and no management abuse,” dagdag pa nito.
Iginiit din ni Mendoza na ang flexible work arrangement na gaya nito ay hindi maaaring magresulta sa pagkabawas ng sweldo at benepisyo.
“Workers’ salary during the four-day compressed workweek is equivalent to the salary for 5 or 6 days of work. Also, work beyond 8 hours a day must be compensated with overtime pay,” dagdag pa niya.
Una nang ikinukonsidera ng pamahalaan ang implementasyon ng 4-day workweek bilang tugon para maibsan ang epekto ng tuloy-tuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng langis at mga bilihin.
