Delinquent employers, beware.
The Social Security System (SSS) is set to go after employers remiss on submitting their workers’ contributions to the state insurance agency.
The SSS announced on Saturday that it has resumed the drive called Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) in the National Capital Region starting April 1.
SSS president Michael Regino said initial targets of the operation were 10 non-compliant employers in Manila with combined contribution delinquencies estimated at P26.26 million, broken down as P9.12 million in overdue contributions and P17.14 million in penalties.
The 10 establishments employ 95 SSS members, Regino said.
“These employers were found to be delinquent in the payment of contributions even prior to the pandemic. As a general rule, we have given them 15 calendar days from the date of the SSS’s visit to settle their obligations,” Regino said.
The campaign in Manila was part of a series of RACE operations nationwide, which aims to implement the continuous compliance of employers with their statutory obligations under Republic Act No. 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018.
The drive also seeks to ensure the social security coverage of members, and enhance SSS’ collection efficiency.
“This time, we are giving non-compliant employers the option to settle their delinquencies through our Pandemic Relief and Restructuring Programs (PRRPs), which provides more amicable and flexible payment terms,” Regino said.
In November 2021, the SSS launched the PRRPs to alleviate the burden of employers and members adversely affected by the pandemic.