RMO No. 13-2023: Amends RMO No. 47-2022 relative to the policies and guidelines in the implementation of flexible work arrangements

Key points

1. Period limit. An approved WFH arrangement may not exceed three (3) months. Applicants may re-apply, subject to re-evaluation or verification by the Head of Office.
2. Documents for situational conditions. The letter request comes with an affidavit for WFH arrangement. It also needs a certified copy of the Revenue Special Order or Revenue Regional Special Order for members of BIR Priority Projects or other task forces, and other proof of the employee’s special function.
3. Documents for medical conditions. The request comes with an affidavit for WFH arrangement, a notarized Medical Certificate of the attending physician, and a notarized Medical Abstract and other Medical Records.
4. Schedule to be stated. The applicant must state the number of days per week and the number of months of the WFH arrangement.

Who is affected

• BIR officials and employees requesting WFH

Deadlines and effectivity

• Approved WFH not to exceed three (3) months