SAN FERNANDO, La Union – The Social Security System (SSS) La Union Branch has once again called on all employers to seriously abide by the provisions of Republic Act (RA) 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018.
During the recent Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) Campaign in the province, SSS La Union Branch Head Francisco Pentecostes issued violation notices to seven employers for failing to remit their workers’ contributions amounting to over P155,000 while, two employers received written notices for not registering their businesses with the SSS.
“Around 12 affected employees are bound to lose their social security protection because their respective employers failed to update their SSS contributions. We are giving their employers 15 days to visit SSS La Union and settle their delinquencies,” Pentecostes said.
For those employers who have concerns with their business registration and payment records, Pentecostes told them to visit the SSS branch office to address their concerns.
“Our Accounts Officers are ready to assist them in records reconciliation and payment of past-due contributions through the contribution penalty condonation program or the installment payment plan,” he added.
Pentecostes warned that employers who are found guilty of violating the Social Security Law will have to face six years and one day to 12 years imprisonment and pay a fine ranging from P5,000 to P20,000.00.
“All employers should strictly follow the requirements being stipulated in the law. One of which is the regular remittance of the SSS contributions for their respective employees within the given schedule, register their businesses with the SSS, present or make all necessary documents available for verification of SSS payments, and report the number of employees to SSS,” Pentecostes concluded.
SSS La Union branch aims to conduct a RACE operation once a month and reminds employers in the towns of Burgos, Naguilian, Bagulin, Bauang, San Juan, Bacnotan, Balaoan, Bangar, Sudipen and the City of San Fernando, all in the La Union province.
