When is a sickness considered compensable under the ECP?
Under Presidential Decree No. 626 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, sickness is naturally compensable if listed officially. The specific ailment must be explicitly included in the ECC’s List of Occupational Diseases. If unlisted, the worker can firmly claim coverage under the distinct “increased-risk theory”. This requires solid medical proof that working conditions directly increased the disease risk. 18-May-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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