The two reasons for the increase in the number of workers’ complaints brought to the attention of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) are : 1) Knowing their rights; and 2) the easy access to communication lines.
Also attributed in the increase of workers’ complaints to the global financial crisis, and the off-season period.
The NLRC is not partial to workers, but also listens to the side of the employers, although he said many cases filed at his office favored workers, due to merits found in the cases.
Employers often call to inquire about certain labor regulations. Illegal dismissal of workers is mostly the reason why many workers file complaints against their employers, according to the NLRC. (PIA)