Comelec Aklan warns
the politicians on using their power in removing employees who did not support
their candidacy.
According to Mr.
Getulio Esto of Comelec Aklan this reminder is not only for the protection of
Government Employees, particularly in the municipalities, but also to those in
private establishments in the province.
It is clear he said
that the law prohibits coercion in getting votes especially if it involves something
in return, such as job offers or a threat of removal from position that was
rooted from the elections.
He added that a contractual
employee, private or public, cannot be dismissed without a valid reason, and
that political subject is not a part of a contract, therefore it cannot be used
as basis.
Esto also said
that this would violate an individual’s right to choose a leader.
Doing so is a
clear violation of the Labor Code, implemented by the Department of Labor and
Employment for those working in private establishments, as well as the law
enforced by the Civil Service for the protection of government employees.
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