However, Bayan Muna party MP Ferdinand Gaite said he still disagrees that the government should continue to hire contract staff, but only in this way are these government employees assured that they are ways to make money in the midst of the global health crisis. Joint Circular No. 1, series of 2017, allowed agencies to hire and renew new contracts for existing service contracts and employment contracts until December 31, 2018, but this was then extended by a new circular this year until the end of 2020. On the other hand, order is defined as piecework (Pakyaw) or intermittent or emergency work such as clearing debris on roads, canals, waterways, etc. after natural or man-made disasters or events and other manual/craft and craft services such as carpentry, plumbing, electricity and others. These jobs are short-term and for a specific job. CSC issued this clarification in response to reports that the above-mentioned joint circular promotes illegal employment contracts (“endo”), which are contrary to the current government`s directions. On October 13, CSC stated that it was asking departments to provide a list of positions they need to give contract workers a chance to be regularized. CSC clarified that government agencies have until December 31, 2018 to comply with the joint circular.
Until that date, they may continue to comply with or renew the contracts of existing JO and COS employees. The government had more than 600,000 contract employees at the end of August, according to data from the Public Service Commission. The COA`s task is to verify possible irregularities in the acquisition of OJ and COS services. He also said the government should do its part to turn these contract workers into regular workers. CSC stated that the circular allows for the acquisition of services from OJ and SOC staff to ensure the continued and effective delivery of government programs and services. B for example in the implementation of projects that require staff with skills or expertise not available within the agency, or in the execution of time-bound projects or tasks, making it impractical and more costly to hire permanent staff. However, the Commission stressed that access to the civil service should be based only on merit and adequacy. “Candidates for these vacancies must meet the appropriate standards of suitability and qualification for the position, subject to existing public service laws and rules,” CSC said. Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, Oct. 16) — A new circular will be released next week, allowing government agencies to hire contract workers by the end of 2022.
CSC clarified that the Joint Circular restricts the use of services by OJ and COS workers only for temporary projects or activities. This directive defines the services contract as “the commissioning of the services of a person, a private company, another governmental body, a non-governmental organisation or an international organisation as a consultant, learning service provider or technical expert to carry out a specific project or work within a certain period of time”. In addition, CSC noted that the Joint Circular further protects the rights of OJ and COS workers by defining the fair wages that should be paid to these individuals. Point 8 stipulates that COS workers receive the applicable market rates, while the services of OJ workers receive an amount equal to the daily wage of comparable positions in the government, plus a bonus of up to 20%. From 1. However, in January 2019, the recruitment of OJ and SOC staff should already be in line with the provisions of the Joint Circular. Heads of agencies and/or responsible officials may be subject to administrative fees under applicable civil service laws and regulations if they are found to violate the joint circular. During Friday`s plenary debates, the Ministry of Budget and Management confirmed this through its budget sponsor, Surigao del Norte Rep. Bingo Matugas. He said a new circular would be signed and published next week that would postpone the implementation of his joint circular with the Audit Commission.
PGH lifts quarantine for asymptomatic workers in the face of rising cases The Commission said the joint circular should call on agencies to review their existing projects and determine which ones are temporary and which can be considered part of their regular duties. “Agencies that consider their current Plantilla to be inadequate may consider applying to the DBM for the creation of new permanent positions that perform regular functions,” he said. Joint Circular No. 1, p. 2017, issued jointly by the Civil Service Commission (CSC), the Audit Commission (COA) and the Ministry of Budget and Management (DBM), aims to protect workers in the Labour Code (OJ) and the Employment Contract (COS), while recognizing the need for government agencies to temporarily hire staff. Organizations should also assess their current organizational structure and staffing to identify vacancies. .