Alabang, Philippines — Amid sustained labor inspections and the recent issuance of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Labor Advisory No. 15-2025, Añover Añover San Diego & Primavera Law Offices (AASP Law) has introduced a structured “Progressive Compliance” framework to help IT-BPM organizations strengthen inspection readiness and workplace governance.
In a recent industry briefing led by Partner Paolo Primavera, AASP Law addressed evolving enforcement trends, multi-site compliance complexities, and the growing importance of documented preparedness in today’s hybrid work environments.
Recent public reports show that DOLE continues to expand inspection coverage across thousands of establishments nationwide, reinforcing regulatory focus on labor standards and occupational safety and health (OSH). Labor Advisory No. 15-2025 further underscores employer obligations to implement updated emergency response plans, conduct regular risk assessments, and ensure worker protection during disruptive events.
“Inspection readiness is not about avoiding findings,” Primavera emphasized during the session. “It is about demonstrating disciplined governance. When compliance is structured and documented, regulatory engagement shifts from confrontation to calibration.”
The firm’s proposed Progressive Compliance framework recognizes operational realities—particularly for multi-tenant BPO facilities and hybrid workforce models—while maintaining present-day worker protection. Rather than viewing compliance as a binary standard, the approach encourages employers to:
- Conduct documented risk and hazard assessments;
- Establish phased but measurable roadmaps toward full statutory alignment;
- Maintain site-level documentation systems; and
- Institutionalize emergency preparedness and pay treatment protocols before disruptive events occur.
The session also addressed practical industry concerns, including Safety Officer qualification transitions, OSH personnel ratios across multiple sites, acceptable health facility arrangements, and documentation strategies during unannounced inspections.
As regulatory scrutiny continues to evolve, AASP Law maintains that disciplined documentation, structured governance, and proactive preparedness are now core components of sustainable labor compliance.
For organizations navigating inspection realities in an evolving workplace landscape, Progressive Compliance offers a pragmatic and defensible path forward.