Practice question
An older employee otherwise meets every DO112-11 condition and undergoes physician-certified mastectomy caused by a covered disorder. The employer denies solely because she is over50 and because the procedure involves the breast. Which answer follows the order?
- Neither stated reason is valid: age is not a categorical bar and mastectomy is included
- Both reasons are express exclusions
- Only married employees below50 can qualify
- Breast procedures are always unrelated to the definition
- The employer may ignore the physician solely because of age
Legal references
- DOLE DO112-11 Sections1–7: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/56018
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