Forcing employees to perform in Christmas parties a form of bullying

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) reminded employers that forcing employees to perform during company events, including Christmas parties, is a form of bullying.

Dole-7 Regional Labor Information Officer III Roberto “Bob” M. Cabardo said that making employees participate in a dance or any presentation against their will for an event in a company constitutes workplace bullying.

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“Ang Dole would like to remind the employers, lalo na kani magpahigayon og kuan, Christmas party? Pugson ang mga empleyado pagpasayaw, likayi na ninyo kay pwede mo ireklamo ana,” he said in Cebuano at MyTV Cebu on Oct. 20.

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(Dole would like to remind employers, especially when holding a Christmas party: forcing employees to perform or dance—avoid doing that because you can be reported for it.)

He said participation in performances should be voluntary. Employers must be willing to participate, instead of being compelled to join activities in company-related events, Cabardo asserted. /cb