Workers exposed to extreme heat conditions

DOLE issues compensation guidelines for heat-related worker illnesses

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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines has issued new guidelines on compensation for workers suffering from heat-related illnesses. This decision comes as a response to risks posed by El Niño and other extreme temperature events, aiming to protect laborers exposed to excessive heat.

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