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Section 17REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9432 April 11, 2007, Sec./Art. 17
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Rights of a Public Social Worker. - Public social workers shall have the following rights:
(a) Protection from discrimination by reason of sex, sexual orientation, age, political or religious beliefs, civil status, physical characteristics/disability, or ethnicity;
(b) Protection from any form of interference, intimidation, harassment, or punishment, to include, but not limited to, arbitrary reassignment or termination of service, in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities;
(c) Join, organize, or assist organizations or unions for lawful purposes;
(d) Protection from any act that will prevent his/her from applying professional interventions that the client's situation may require; and
(e) Opportunities for continuing professional growth and development.
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