Prioritization of Registered Laborers
- Employment preference is given to individuals registered with the NSSA or its authorized agencies.
- Registered laborers must possess certificates verifying their need and fitness for employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
- Employment decisions must be made without regard to political affiliation, religious creed, social or family relations, or any material considerations.
- Fitness for employment, need for employment, and job availability are the sole criteria.
Geographic Allocation of Laborers
- In Manila, only laborers with NSSA-issued registration certificates may be employed.
- In provinces and other chartered cities, only those with certificates from local NSSA agencies may be employed.
Procedure for Labor Requisition
- Requisition orders for laborers must be submitted at least five days in advance.
- Requisitions must specify:
- Number of laborers needed
- Nature and kind of work
- Date and place of reporting
- Name of the project
Preference for Local Residents
- Preference in employment is given to certified residents of the city or municipality where the project is located.
- Officials must avoid hiring nonresidents when qualified resident laborers are available.
Rotation System for Equitable Employment Distribution
- In areas with more applicants than available jobs, a rotational system of employment is implemented.
- Laborers are employed in groups for fifteen days and replaced by other groups subsequently.
Compliance with Commonwealth Act No. 303 on Payment of Wages
- Government officials are enjoined to expedite preparation of labor payrolls.
- Prompt wage payment at the end of each quincena or employment period is required.
- Payments must be made on-site and not be delayed beyond two days after the employment period ends.