On-site Workforce Policy for Gov~t under Alert Levels

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MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 96: On-site Workforce Policy for Gov~t under Alert Levels

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Title Source: Supreme Court: On-site Workforce Policy for Gov~t under Alert Levels

Law: Memorandum Circular No. 96

Decision Date: Feb 28, 2022

The Philippine government issues a memorandum circular to promote basic courtesy among public servants, aiming to improve public service quality and enhance the image of government entities and their employees. The circular includes activities such as recognizing the most courteous government employee and evaluating public officials' performance efficiency rating.

Law Summary

Implementation of Nationwide Alert Level System

A phased nationwide rollout of the Alert Level System governs the operational setup of government agencies and instrumentalities.
Agencies situated in areas under Alert Level 1 must operate with 100% on-site workforce, while those in other alert levels must comply with prescribed minimum on-site workforce percentages and applicable flexible work arrangements.

Required On-Site Workforce by Alert Level

Alert Level 5: Skeleton workforce on-site, remainder on alternative work arrangements, with exceptions for critical services.
Alert Level 4: At least 40% on-site workforce.
Alert Level 3: At least 60% on-site workforce.
Alert Level 2: At least 80% on-site workforce.
Alert Level 1: 100% on-site workforce required.
Flexible work-from-home arrangements may be applied consistent with Civil Service Commission rules.

Authority to Increase On-Site Workforce

Heads of agencies, including GOCCs, may increase on-site workforce beyond minimum requirements in Alert Levels 2 to 5.
Department secretaries may mandate larger on-site presence if necessary for uninterrupted service delivery.
Critical services such as health frontlines, testing, and border control require larger on-site workforces.
On-site operations must observe social distancing and public health protocols.

Continuation of Health Protocol Compliance

Memorandum Circular No. 86 (s. 2021), as amended, on workplace health protocols and policies on workforce reduction or closure remain in effect.
These protocols integrate with and supplement requirements under the Alert Level System.

Work-from-Home Arrangements for Infected or Exposed Employees

Agency heads may require government personnel who are COVID-19 infected, close contacts, or asymptomatic under quarantine to work from home.
Such arrangements are subject to CSC rules and regulations.

Extension to Other Government Agencies and Local Units

Legislative and judicial branches, independent constitutional bodies, and local government units are strongly encouraged to adopt the provisions on workforce management consistent with this Circular.

Repeal and Effectivity

Memorandum Circular No. 93 (s. 2021) and inconsistent rules are repealed or amended accordingly.
The Circular takes effect immediately upon issuance.

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