FOR MANDALUYONG CITY RESIDENTS

Employment & Legal Rights

Ang mga Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) sa Pilipinas ay protektado ng iba’t ibang batas na nagsisiguro ng pantay na trato, patas na oportunidad sa trabaho, at kalayaan mula sa diskriminasyon. Ang page na ito ay simpleng gabay para sa PWDs, employers, at general public tungkol sa:

  • Employment rights ng PWDs
  • Tungkulin ng employers
  • Legal protections
  • At kung saan pwedeng humingi ng tulong — lalo na sa Mandaluyong City
Layunin ng PWD Care Hub PH na gawing mas malinaw, mas madaling intindihin, at mas accessible ang kaalaman tungkol sa karapatan ng PWDs sa trabaho at sa ilalim ng batas.

Key Employment Rights of PWDs

A. Equal Employment Opportunity

May karapatan ang PWD na mag-apply, ma-consider, at ma-hire sa anumang trabaho na siya ay kwalipikado. Hindi puwedeng tanggihan ng employer ang isang aplikante dahil lamang sa kanyang kapansanan.

Sa Mandaluyong City, hinihikayat ng LGU ang mga kumpanya na mag-hire ng PWDs bilang bahagi ng inclusive employment policy ng lungsod.

Legal Basis:

  • RA 7277 – Magna Carta for PWDs (equal employment opportunity)
  • RA 10524 – Government positions reserved for PWDs

B. Non-Discrimination in Hiring & Employment

Bawal sa employer ang:

  • Tumanggi sa hiring dahil sa disability
  • Magbawas ng sahod
  • Pigilan ang promotion
  • Basta magtanggal sa trabaho
  • Bastusin, i-harass, o maliitin ang PWD employee

Sa Mandaluyong, saklaw din ng Safe Spaces Ordinance ang harassment kahit sa workplace.

Legal Basis:

  • RA 7277 – Anti-discrimination in employment
  • RA 9442 – Strengthened protection
  • RA 10754 – Equal treatment and benefits
  • Safe Spaces Act & City Safe Spaces Ordinance

C. Reasonable Accommodation

Dapat magbigay ang employer ng reasonable accommodation para makapagtrabaho nang maayos ang PWD.

Halimbawa:

  • Binagong work schedule
  • Assistive devices
  • Accessible workspace
  • Sign language interpreter
  • Adjusted tasks ayon sa kakayahan

Kahit sa Mandaluyong job applications, puwedeng humiling ng accommodation during interview.

Legal Basis:

  • RA 7277 – Reasonable accommodation
  • BP 344 – Accessibility law

D. Accessible Workplace

Dapat may:

  • Ramps, elevators, handrails
  • Accessible restrooms
  • Ligtas at maluwag na pathways
  • Maayos na ilaw
  • Priority seats

Sa Mandaluyong City, ang mga bagong gusali ay required sumunod sa BP 344 standards.

Legal Basis:

  • BP 344 – Accessibility Law
  • RA 7277 – Employment accessibility

E. Government Employment Quota (Public Sector)

At least 1% ng government positions ay dapat nakalaan para sa qualified PWDs.

Kasama dito ang LGUs tulad ng Mandaluyong City Hall at mga city offices.

Legal Basis:

  • RA 10524
  • RA 7277

F. Tax Incentives for Companies Hiring PWDs

Ang mga kumpanya na nagha-hire ng PWDs ay may:

  • Up to 25% salary tax deduction
  • Deductions sa accessibility improvements

Ito ay para mahikayat ang inclusive employment.

Legal Basis:

  • RA 10754
  • RA 7277

Employee Rights in the Workplace

A. Equal Salary & Benefits

Ang PWD employee ay may parehong karapatan sa:

  • Sahod
  • SSS
  • PhilHealth
  • Pag-IBIG
  • Leave benefits
  • 13th month pay

Legal Basis:

  • RA 7277

B. Safe & Accessible Work Environment

  • Accessible facilities
  • Emergency evacuation assistance
  • Ligtas na working conditions

Legal Basis:

  • BP 344
  • RA 7277

C. Right to Respect & Privacy

  • Walang bullying o harassment
  • Walang unnecessary medical questions
  • Optional ang disclosure ng disability

Legal Basis:

  • RA 7277
  • RA 9442

Rights During Job Application

PWD applicants ay may karapatan sa:

  • Accessible job postings
  • Fair interviews
  • Reasonable accommodation
  • Optional disability disclosure

Sa Mandaluyong PESO, may job guidance at referrals para sa PWD jobseekers.

Legal Basis:

  • RA 7277
  • RA 10524

What Employers MUST Do (Checklist)

  • Pantay na oportunidad
  • Walang diskriminasyon
  • May reasonable accommodation
  • Accessible workplace
  • Sundin ang 1% quota
  • Pantay na sahod at benepisyo
  • Proteksyon sa privacy
  • Walang harassment

Legal Basis:

  • RA 7277
  • RA 10524
  • RA 10754
  • BP 344

Real PWD Success Stories

Story 1 – Deaf IT Support Specialist

Isang Deaf applicant ang na-hire sa isang tech company na may sign language interpreter. Ngayon, siya ay team leader na sa IT support.

Story 2 – Blind Massage Therapist

Isang visually impaired woman ang nag-training sa TESDA at ngayon ay may stable income sa wellness center.

Story 3 – Wheelchair User in LGU Office

Na-hire sa municipal office sa ilalim ng 1% quota at naging advocate ng accessibility.

Legal Basis:

  • RA 7277
  • RA 10524

Legal Framework

  • RA 7277 – Magna Carta for PWDs
  • RA 9442 – Anti-discrimination
  • RA 10524 – Government employment quota
  • RA 10754 – VAT exemption & benefits
  • BP 344 – Accessibility Law
  • Labor Code of the Philippines

How to Report Violations

PWDs may mag-report sa:

National Offices

  • DOLE – workplace violations
  • CHR – human rights violations
  • NCDA – disability rights

Mandaluyong City Offices

  • PESO Mandaluyong
    📍 2/F BOC Building, Maysilo Circle, Brgy. Plainview, Mandaluyong City
    📧 pesomandaluyong@gmail.com
  • City ASH Desk (Safe Spaces Desk) – harassment complaints
  • Mandaluyong LGU / PDAO Office

Steps:

  1. I-document ang nangyari
  2. Kumuha ng ebidensya
  3. Mag-file ng reklamo sa tamang ahensya

Legal Basis:

  • RA 7277
  • RA 9442
  • RA 10524

Other Rights You Should Know

A. Education Rights

May right sa interpreters, SPED support, at modified learning materials.

Legal Basis:

  • RA 7277

B. Healthcare Rights

May access sa affordable medical care, rehab services, at PhilHealth.

Legal Basis:

  • RA 7277

C. Discounts & Privileges (RA 10754)

  • 20% discount + VAT exemption
  • 5% discount on basic necessities

Legal Basis:

  • RA 10754

D. Government Assistance

DSWD and LGU provide:

  • Financial aid
  • Livelihood programs
  • Mobility aids

Sa Mandaluyong, puwedeng mag-inquire sa City Social Welfare Office.

Legal Basis:

  • RA 7277
  • RA 10754

Mandaluyong City Employment Support Summary

PWD jobseekers in Mandaluyong may access:

  • Job fairs
  • PESO job referrals
  • Career counseling
  • LGU inclusive hiring support