The Philippines will blacklist employers who terminate COVID-19 positive Filipino workers in Hong Kong.
The country’s Consulate General in Hong Kong said Sunday it would hold employers liable for firing Filipino workers who test positive for COVID-19.
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This comes as the Chinese city faces a surge in infections. Consul General Raly Tejada said the Philippines will “blacklist” employers that terminate contracts with Filipino workers.
“‘Yong mga walang pusong employer na nagkasakit na nga ‘yong ating mga kababayan, tinerminate pa, pananagutin natin sila sapagkat labag sa batas ng Hong Kong ‘yong mag-terminate ng empleyado. Sa madaling salita, hahabulin natin sila,” said Tejada.
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The consulate has rescued up to 10 Filipino workers who were forced to sleep outdoors after being sacked by employers.
Tejada said employers are responsible for the treatment of their COVID-positive employees and those found guilty of firing sick workers will face fines among other sanctions.
