Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1054)
Their primary duty is to furnish free emergency medical and dental attendance to their employees and laborers in accordance with the provisions and manner stipulated in the Act.
They must keep a stock of emergency medicines under the charge of a nurse for the use of their employees and laborers, except in certain cases where a nearby public dispensary or pharmacy provides free medicine, except if employees exceed 100 but not greater than 200.
The owner, lessee, or operator must employ the services of a permanent or retained physician and a dentist, keep a stock of emergency medicines, and provide a properly ventilated room for emergencies.
They must keep a stock of medicines, employ a full-time physician and dentist, maintain a dental clinic, and an infirmary or emergency hospital with one bed per hundred employees, or have an agreement with an existing clinic and hospital nearby to reserve beds.
No, the employer shall not be held liable for failing to furnish medical or dental treatment other than emergency care prescribed by the Act, or in situations like epidemics or disasters causing extraordinary numbers of sick or injured employees.
All employees of the commercial, industrial, and agricultural establishments, including members of their respective unions or branches, must undergo medical and dental examinations at least once a year.
A fine of not less than twenty-five pesos nor more than three hundred pesos for the first offense. Upon second or subsequent convictions, the court may order the definite closing of the establishment.
In corporations, the president, manager, or acting person at the time of violation; in government-owned corporations, the managing head unless the violation was due to someone else; and in government establishments, the officer in charge, control, or supervision.
Inspections shall be conducted at intervals of not more than six months.
Yes, they may be purchased or requisitioned from the Bureau of Supply through the Secretary of Labor and furnished at the same prices the Government pays.
The Act takes effect three months after its approval on June 12, 1954.
Act Numbered 3961, Commonwealth Act Numbered 324, Republic Act Numbered 46, and Republic Act Numbered 239 are repealed.
Yes, unless there exists a dental clinic and hospital within two kilometers where an agreement can be made to reserve necessary beds.
No, acceptance of the medical or dental treatment is entirely optional with the laborer or employee or their authorized representative.