DAGUPAN CITY (PIA) – The Social Security System (SSS) is urging employers to settle their employee contributions promptly to avoid penalties and ensure their workers' social security benefits.
Republic Act No. 11199, or the Social Security Act of 2018, mandates employers to report all employees for SSS coverage within 30 days of employment, ensuring long-term financial stability and well-being.
Compliance with this mandate contributes to building a more secure society, granting every worker access to vital social protections.
As part of their proactive strategy, the SSS Urdaneta City Branch recently conducted a “Run After Contribution Evaders” (RACE) campaign to identify employers who are delinquent in settling their contributions promptly.
“Approximately P375,000 will be collected from four delinquent employers in this city, benefiting almost 100 employees – all of whom are from micro and small enterprises,” Christopher Servas, acting head of SSS Urdaneta City Branch, said.
“Notices have been issued to four other employers for non-registration, benefiting 70 employees,” he added.
Servas emphasizes the importance of prompt action, urging employers to settle their outstanding contributions within 15 days of receiving the notice.
Moreover, employers are urged to avail of condonation programs that help ease their financial burdens such as the “contribution penalty condonation” and the “delinquency management and restructuring program,” making it easier for employers to comply and get support from the SSS.
They are advised to go to the nearest SSS branch office that has jurisdiction over their accounts to learn more about the requirements and how to apply.
Servas stated, “While we prioritize understanding employers’ circumstances, it is crucial to emphasize that this effort ultimately serves the best interests of the employees.”
Likewise, SSS members are encouraged to monitor whether their employers are duly remitting their contributions.
The agency aims to continue this activity in the following months. (JCR/AMB/JCDR/PIA Pangasinan)
