Single Entry Approach (SEnA) is a government-mandated program that provides a mandatory 30-day conciliation-mediation process for labor and employment disputes in the Philippines.
Administered by the Department of Labor and Employment, SEnA aims to resolve workplace conflicts quickly and amicably before they escalate to formal legal proceedings.
Key features of SEnA include:
- Conciliation and mediation between employees and employers to settle disputes
- Mandatory 30-day period to encourage prompt resolution
- Assistance from trained labor mediators to guide parties toward mutually acceptable solutions
- Covers disputes related to wages, benefits, working conditions, unfair labor practices, and other employment concerns
SEnA provides a faster, cost-effective, and accessible alternative to litigation, helping maintain harmonious labor-management relations while protecting workers’ rights.