Compensability of Injuries and Resulting Disability or Death by Stay-in Local Employees in Employer-Furnished Quarters
The ECC Board Resolution No. 12-01-02, issued on January 17, 2012, establishes that injuries, disabilities, or deaths occurring to stay-in local employees within employer-provided quarters are compensable, regardless of the timing of the incident. This decision aligns with the "Bunkhouse Rule" from the Supreme Court, which emphasizes that such injuries are considered to occur in the course of employment. Exceptions to this rule apply in cases of employee intoxication, intentional self-harm, or gross negligence. The resolution aims to enhance the protection of workers, ensuring they receive prompt benefits for work-related incidents, as mandated by P.D. No. 626. Copies of the resolution were directed to the SSS and GSIS for compliance.
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- What is Compensability of Injuries and Resulting Disability or Death by Stay-in Local Employees in Employer-Furnished Quarters about?
- The ECC Board Resolution No. 12-01-02, issued on January 17, 2012, establishes that injuries, disabilities, or deaths occurring to stay-in local employees within employer-provided quarters are compensable, regardless of the timing of the incident. This decision aligns with the "Bunkhouse Rule" from the Supreme Court, which emphasizes that such injuries are considered to occur in the course of employment. Exceptions to this rule apply in cases of employee intoxication, intentional self-harm, or gross negligence. The resolution aims to enhance the protection of workers, ensuring they receive prompt benefits for work-related incidents, as mandated by P.D. No. 626. Copies of the resolution were directed to the SSS and GSIS for compliance.
- What type of law is ECC Board Resolution No. 12-01-02?
- Compensability of Injuries and Resulting Disability or Death by Stay-in Local Employees in Employer-Furnished Quarters (ECC Board Resolution No. 12-01-02) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Compensability of Injuries and Resulting Disability or Death by Stay-in Local Employees in Employer-Furnished Quarters enacted?
- Compensability of Injuries and Resulting Disability or Death by Stay-in Local Employees in Employer-Furnished Quarters (ECC Board Resolution No. 12-01-02) was enacted on Jan 17, 2012.
- What is the citation for Compensability of Injuries and Resulting Disability or Death by Stay-in Local Employees in Employer-Furnished Quarters?
- Compensability of Injuries and Resulting Disability or Death by Stay-in Local Employees in Employer-Furnished Quarters, ECC Board Resolution No. 12-01-02, Jan 17, 2012 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- ECC Board Resolution No. 12-01-02
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Employees' Compensation Commission
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 17, 2012
ECC BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 12-01-02
DECLARING THE COMPENSABILITY OF INJURIES AND ITS RESULTING DISABILITY OR DEATH SUSTAINED BY STAY-IN LOCAL EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE QUARTERS FURNISHED BY THE EMPLOYERS
WHEREAS, the 1987 Constitution mandates that full protection shall be afforded to labor;
WHEREAS, the Supreme Court in the case of Uy vs. Workmen's Compensation Commission (G.R. No. L-43389, April 28, 1980) adopted the so-called "Bunkhouse Rule" and held that:
"...where the employee is required to stay in the premises or in quarters furnished by the employer, injuries sustained therein are in the course of employment regardless of the time the same occurred."
WHEREAS, P.D. No. 626, as amended, being a social legislation, should be given liberal construction to fully carry into effect its aim to promptly provide income benefits to workers and/or their beneficiaries in the event of work-connected disability or death;
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Constitution and with the ruling of the Highest Court, this Commission finds the need to provide additional protection to local employees who are required to stay in the quarters furnished by their employers; AcHCED
WHEREAS, Article 177 (c) empowers this Commission to approve rules and regulations governing the processing of Employees' Compensation (EC) claims;
ON MOTION DULY MADE AND SECONDED.
This Commission RESOLVES AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, to declare the compensability of injuries, and its resulting disability or death, sustained by stay-in local employees in their quarters regardless of the time of its occurrence except when the disability or death was occasioned by the employee's intoxication, willful intention to injure or kill himself or another, or notorious negligence as provided under Article 172 of P.D. No. 626, as amended;
RESOLVES FURTHER, that copies of this Resolution be duly furnished the SSS and the GSIS for its compliance and proper guidance.
APPROVED in the City of Makati, this 17th day of January 2012.
(SGD.) LOURDES M. TRASMONTEChairperson-Designate
(SGD.) JUDY FRANCES A. SEEMember-Designate
(SGD.) DIONISIO C. EBDANE, JR.Member-Designate
(SGD.) VLADIMIR R. TUPAZMember
(SGD.) MIGUEL B. VARELAMember
(SGD.) ALEXANDER D. PADILLAMember-Designate
(SGD.) FRANCISCO T. DUQUE IIIMember
(SGD.) STELLA ZIPAGAN-BANAWISMember
Published in The Philippine Star on January 29, 2012.
Cite This Law
Compensability of Injuries and Resulting Disability or Death by Stay-in Local Employees in Employer-Furnished Quarters, ECC Board Resolution No. 12-01-02, Jan 17, 2012 (Philippines)
Compensability of Injuries and Resulting Disability or Death by Stay-in Local Employees in Employer-Furnished Quarters, ECC Board Resolution No. 12-01-02 (Phil. 2012)
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