DOLE Issues Guidelines to Protect Delivery Riders Amid Extreme Heat
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued guidelines requiring delivery platforms to implement safety measures, including limiting or suspending deliveries under dangerous heat conditions, to protect delivery riders from heat-related health risks.
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