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AT A GLANCE:
The employer may allow a flexible working schedule for solo parents provided that it will not affect the individual and company productivity (Section 6,Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of 2000)
The law says –
Section 3 of the Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of 2000 defines Flexible work schedule” as the right granted to a solo parent employee to vary his/her arrival and departure time without affecting the core work hours as defined by the employer.
What is the condition for providing flexible working schedule for solo parents?
The employer shall provide for a flexible working schedule for solo parents: Provided, That the same shall not affect individual and company productivity: Provided, further, That any employer may request exemption from the above requirements from the DOLE on certain meritorious grounds.
(Section 3, 6, Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of 2000)
How is flexible working schedule defined?
Based on its implementing Rules and regulations, Flexible working schedule is also known as flexitime or gliding schedule refers to a work arrangement granted to a solo parent employee, whether private or public, to vary the arrival and departure time in the workplace without affecting the core work hours as defined by the employer, or agreed upon by the solo parent employee and his/her employer.
What is the rule in case of employees in the government service?
In the case of employees in the government service, flexible working hours will be subject to the discretion of the head of the agency. In no case shall the employee’s working hours be less than forty (40) hours of work per week. The agency shall ensure that the public is assured of the continuous service of the agency from 8 o’clock in the morning to 5 o’clock in the afternoon, to include lunch breaks on all working days.
Read also: What is the purpose of a flexible working arrangement?
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