The country may soon have a law protecting caregivers after the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Nov. 15, passed on the third and final reading the proposed “Caregivers Welfare Act.”
With 271 affirmative votes, the lawmakers approved House Bill No. 227, which recognized “the very important role of caregivers in national development.”
“The State also recognizes the need to protect the rights of the caregivers towards a decent employment and income and adheres to a policy of protecting caregivers against abuse, harassment, violence and economic exploitation,” the bill’s declaration of policy stated. Reps. Christopher De Venecia, Alfred Delos Santos, Paolo Duterte, Edcel Lagman, Romeo Acop, Bonifacio Bosita, Carl Nicolas Cari, Edwin Gardiola, Mark Go, Gerville Luistro, Khymer Adan Olaso, Rodolfo Ordanes, Florida Robes, Roman Romulo, Ma. Alana Samantha Santos, Leody Tarriela, and Gus Tambunting were also co-authors.
The contract shall also details on the following: duties and responsibilities of the caregiver, period of employment, compensation, authorized deductions, hours of work and proportionate additional payment or overtime pay, rest days and allowable leaves, board, lodging and medical attention, termination of employment, and any other lawful condition agreed upon by both parties.
The minimum wage for a caregiver should also not be less than the applicable minimum wage in the region, the bill said, adding that wages must be paid once every two weeks or twice a month. They are also entitled to coverages under the Social Security System, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation or PhilHealth, and the Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG, and all other benefits in accordance with the law.
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