Employers are required to respond to requests for flexible work arrangements within two months, providing reasons if the request is denied. Starting in December, when new tripartite guidelines are introduced, all employers must establish a formal process for employees to request flexible work arrangements. These guidelines stipulate that employers must issue their decisions on such [...]

In accordance with the Tripartite Advisory on Managing Excess Manpower and Responsible Retrenchment (TAMEMRR), it is imperative that the criteria for selecting employees for redundancy are objective and the process is executed equitably. While adherence to the TAMEMRR is not mandated by law for employers, it delineates recommended practices for progressive workforce management, emphasizing the [...]