Decent Work and Employment Standards Quiz

Decent Work Definition by the ILO

• Decent work is defined as work that is productive, delivers a fair income, provides security in the workplace, social protection for families, better prospects for personal development and social integration.

Nature of Employment

• Refers to the type of work relationships that exist between employers and employees.
• Includes full-time, part-time, contractual, or casual employment.
• The ILO emphasizes employment should be secure and stable with clear terms and conditions outlined in a contract.

Conditions of Employment

• This is the agreed terms between an employer and employee.
• Includes job roles, responsibilities, and the work environment.
• The ILO advocates for fair and transparent employment conditions that protect workers from unfair dismissal and discrimination.

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

• Includes the physical environment, safety measures, and availability of resources.
• The ILO emphasizes working in safe environments and providing access to essential safety measures.

Working Conditions & Rest Periods

• Refer to the breaks and time off that workers are entitled to during work hours.
• Rest periods are essential for maintaining health and productivity.

Hours of Work

• Refers to the time employees are expected to work. Typically defined by labor laws.
• The ILO promotes reasonable working hours that ensure work-life balance.

Salary & Wages

• Refers to the compensation employees receive for their work.
• The ILO emphasizes fair wages that provide a decent living standard for workers and their families.
• The Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 (RA 9173) is enforced by RA 11466, the Salary Standardization Law (SSL).

Benefits

• This includes additional forms of compensation provided to employees such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks.
• The ILO advocates for comprehensive benefits that contribute to overall worker well-being.

Labor Rights & Protections

• This includes the legal rights that workers are entitled to under international and national labor laws.
• This includes protections against unfair dismissal, harassment, and workplace discrimination.

Professional Development & Career Advancement

• The ILO emphasizes the importance of access to opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Social Dialogue & Representation

• The ILO promotes the participation of workers and employers in decision-making processes related to work.
• This includes collective bargaining, worker representation, and social dialogue.

Ethical Employment Practices

• Involve fair recruitment, non-exploitation, and the ethical treatment of workers, including migrant nurses.

Impact of Globalization on Employment

• The ILO emphasizes the need for fair labor practices in a globalized economy.
• This involves fair recruitment, non-exploitation, and the ethical treatment of workers, including migrant nurses.

Gender Equality in the Workplace

• The ILO promotes equal opportunities for women and men in the workplace.
• This includes equal pay, promotion opportunities, and protection against gender-based discrimination.