Employee Benefits Administration
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What is the duration of special leave a female employee is entitled to after surgery?

  • Four months
  • Three months
  • One month
  • Two months (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a female employee to be granted special leave?

  • Be employed for at least one year (correct)
  • Have six months of continuous employment
  • Undergo surgery
  • Receive salary during surgery

    • Who is entitled to receive the 13th month pay?

  • Employees with less than one month of work
  • Employees with multiple employment contracts (correct)
  • Only full-time employees
  • Employees on piecework basis (correct)

    • What happens to the 13th month pay of an employee who resigns before payment time?

    <p>They are entitled to it proportionate to their time worked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an authorized cause for termination that warrants separation pay?

    <p>Retrenchment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum length of service required for retirement benefits?

    <p>Five years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one benefit that employers provide to enhance attraction to applicants?

    <p>Additional vacation and sick leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age can employees retire to receive retirement pay?

    <p>65 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following benefits is specifically designed to instill loyalty among employees?

    <p>Loyalty incentives for dedicated service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of employment is exempt from the retirement pay benefit?

    <p>Both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of benefit involves 100% funding by the company?

    <p>Retirement plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which benefit is provided to employees in the event of family death or calamity?

    <p>Cash assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following benefits is NOT typically considered a voluntary benefit?

    <p>Mandatory health insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can receive seven days of maternity leave, allocated from the mother's leave?

    <p>The father of the child or an alternate caregiver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What qualifies someone as a Solo Parent for the purpose of Parental Leave under RA # 8972?

    <p>A victim of rape or other crimes against chastity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under RA # 9262, how many paid leave days can a female employee who is a victim of violence receive?

    <p>10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for a female employee to avail the leave provided under RA # 9262?

    <p>She must present a certification from a barangay chairperson or court official</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of leave is provided to female employees for gynecological disorders requiring surgery?

    <p>Special Leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medical procedures would be covered under Special Leave for Women?

    <p>Hysterectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who qualifies as a 'child' under the definition provided for solo parents?

    <p>A child living with and dependent on the parent below 18 years old or incapable of self-support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which circumstance does NOT qualify someone as a Solo Parent for parental leave?

    <p>Separation due to relocation for work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT classified as a mandated employee benefit?

    <p>Performance Bonuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of providing employee benefits?

    <p>To enhance employee loyalty and attraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a voluntary employee benefit?

    <p>Health and Wellness Programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major reason organizations offer voluntary employee benefits?

    <p>To increase employee productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following employee benefits is aimed specifically at improving work-life balance?

    <p>Parental Leave for Solo Parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might an organization choose to provide more benefits than mandated by law?

    <p>To attract highly qualified candidates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mandated benefit relates specifically to health coverage for employees?

    <p>PhilHealth contributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common outcome when organizations demonstrate care for employee well-being through benefits?

    <p>Improved employee loyalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the payment entitlement for employees who work on a regular holiday?

    <p>200% of their daily rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of employees is NOT entitled to holiday pay?

    <p>Employees of small retail establishments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If Araw ng Kagitingan falls on Good Friday, what is the additional compensation for employees who work on that day?

    <p>100% of their daily rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which employees are NOT eligible for Service Incentive Leave?

    <p>Employees in government positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a holiday falls on an employee's rest day, what is the additional percentage added to their holiday rate?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many days of Service Incentive Leave are employees entitled to after one year of service?

    <p>5 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of maternity leave days a female employee can take under the Expanded Maternity Leave Law for a normal delivery?

    <p>105 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the calculation for an 8-hour work on a regular holiday for the Non-Agriculture Sector if the daily rate is $645?

    <p>$1,290.00</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does unused Service Incentive Leave get compensated?

    <p>Converted to cash based on the employee's current pay rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the multiplier for the daily rate when employees work on a special day that also falls on their rest day?

    <p>150%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many employees must a retail/service establishment have to be covered by holiday pay rules?

    <p>15 employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individuals are entitled to an additional 15 days of maternity leave under the Solo Parent’s Welfare Act?

    <p>Solo parent-workers who qualify under the Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the additional compensation percentage for work performed on both a regular holiday and employee's rest day?

    <p>260%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must employers have contributed to the SSS for female employees to qualify for maternity leave?

    <p>At least three monthly contributions within 12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these options describes the pooling of tips in a restaurant?

    <p>Pooled tips are treated like service charges and must be accounted for</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is included in the restrictions for Service Incentive Leave benefits?

    <p>Employees who are enjoying vacation leave with pay of at least five days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Employee Benefits Administration

    • Employee benefits are perks or additional compensation above salary/wages
    • Two types of employee benefits:
      • Mandated by law
      • Voluntary benefits

    Mandated by Law Benefits

    • Aim to improve employee work lives
    • Required by organizations to comply
    • Various policies tied to minimum wage
      • Holiday pay, premium pay, overtime pay, night differential, service charges, 13th-month pay, separation pay, retirement pay
    • Government-mandated leave provisions
      • Service incentive leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave for solo parents, leave for victims of violence, special leave for women
    • Employee compensation programs for work-related injuries/sickness
      • Social Security system, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG Fund

    Voluntary Benefits

    • Depend on an organization's financial capacity and providing willingness
    • Organizations may offer more benefits compared to legal requirements to be competitive
    • Attract potential job seekers

    Objectives & Justification of Employee Benefits

    • Employee benefits are perks above salaries/wages
    • Organizations provide benefits to retain high performers, motivate productivity, and attract qualified employees
    • Employees are more likely to be loyal when an organization cares for their needs
    • Competitive benefit packages increase employee productivity and motivation

    Government-Mandated Compensation & Benefits

    • Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) provides monetary benefits for Filipino employees
    • Wage Rationalization Act (Republic Act No. 6727) sets minimum wage standards for different industrial sectors (e.g., agriculture, non-agriculture, retail/service, etc.) based on factors like gross sales, number of workers, and capitalization.
    • Wage Orders apply to all private sector employees earning minimum wage or above
    • Handbook on Workers' Statutory Monetary Benefits offers sample computations for monthly/daily paid employees' salaries/wages.

    For Monthly Paid Scheme

    • Salary includes unworked rest days, special days, and regular holidays.
    • Calculations provided for this payment scheme.

    For Daily Paid Scheme

    • Calculations provided for those working every day, including Sundays and rest days with special days as well as those who work 6 days a week, while another scheme covers employees working 5 days a week.

    Holiday Pay

    • Payment for unworked regular holidays.
    • Employees earn full daily wage even if no work was completed.
    • Employees who work on holidays earn double their daily rate.
    • Rule doesn't apply to field personnel, government employees, officers/managers and retail/service establishments with fewer than 15 employees in certain scenarios.
    • Additional calculations based on 8-hour work on regular holidays and scenarios involving Araw ng Kagitingan that falls on Maundy Thursday or Good Friday

    Special Days

    • Specified days declared by the President (e.g., EDSA People Power Day, Chinese New Year, All Souls' Day, Christmas Eve, election days)
    • Premium pay applies to those days following the same rules as for regular holidays with adjustments for rest days,
    • 30% added to the daily rate if it falls on a rest day
    • Additional 50% added if special day also falls on rest day

    Overtime

    • Additional payment for work exceeding 8 hours
    • Hourly overtime rate is 25%
    • Hourly overtime rate is increased to 130% on rest days

    Night Shift Differential

    • Additional compensation for work between 10 PM and 6 AM
    • 10% hourly wage increase
    • Different calculations based on day of the week, regular/special holiday, rest day, and scenarios that overlap with overtime

    Service Charge

    • Rank and file employees in service-oriented establishments (e.g., restaurants, hotels) share 85% of the service charges equally
    • Remaining 15% is allocated by the establishment to cover losses/breakages and managerial decisions.
    • Distributed every two weeks with a 16-day limit for payment.
    • Tips, if collected, are treated like service charges

    Service Incentive Leave

    • All employees with at least one year of service are entitled to 5 paid days
    • One year of service encompasses 12 months, broken or continuous
    • Days can be used for sick or vacation leave
    • Unused days can be converted to cash according to the employee's current pay rate
    • Excluded scenarios, such as government employees, house helpers, managerial personnel, certain field personnel, and those who get a similar benefit already or those working in establishments with less than 10 employees.

    Maternity Leave

    • Available to all female employees in the private sector, regardless of marital status
    • Requires membership in the Social Security System (SSS) during pregnancy and/or delivery or miscarriage
    • Employers must have made three monthly SSS contributions within 12 months before delivery or miscarriage date.
    • Duration increased to 105 days during normal delivery and, 105 days for cesarean delivery
    • Pregnancy cap removed for first four pregnancies.

    Parental Leave for Solo Parents

    • 7 days of parental leave for solo parents for carrying out their duties
    • Circumstances such as victim of crime, death of spouse, spouse in jail for a year, mental/physical incapacity of spouse, legal separation, marriage annulment, abandonment, unmarried father/mother with custody
    • "Child" is a dependent on the solo parent

    Leave for Victims of Violence

    • 10 days of paid leave for victims of abuse (physical, sexual, psychological) in the private sector
    • Requires certification from the barangay chairman, councilor, prosecutor, or court clerk to be eligible

    Special Leave for Women with Gynecological Disorders

    • 2 months of paid leave for female employees undergoing gynecological surgery in the private sector
    • Needs at least 6 months of previous employment within the past 12 months.

    13th Month Pay

    • All rank and file employees must receive 13th month pay by December 24 of each year if employed for one month during the calendar year
    • Includes all earnings excluding monetary benefits not part of basic pay
    • Applies to piecework employees, employees with fixed wages/commissions, and part-timers
    • Proportionate to the time worked for those who resigned/terminated during the year.

    Separation Pay

    • Termination for authorized causes (e.g., retrenchment, redundancy, use of labor-saving devices, incurable illness).
    • Other termination reasons (e.g., habitual neglect of duty, fraud, crime, other grave offenses) are not covered.
    • Payout is half a month's pay for every year of service for authorized causes
    • Employees can receive one month's pay for certain causes (installation of labor-saving devices, redundancy, etc.)

    Retirement Pay

    • Retirement age is 60-65
    • 5 years minimum service requirement
    • Benefits don't extend to certain types of employers/employees such as those in government service, retail, service, and establishments with fewer than 10 workers in those sectors

    Employees' Compensation

    • Government program compensating employees in case of sickness, injury, disability, or death
    • Mandatory compensation contribution for all SSS member-employees

    PhilHealth Benefits

    • Health insurance for SSS members and dependents
    • Covers employed, individually paying, and non-paying members (retirees, pensioners of GSIS and SSS), and indigent members

    Pag-IBIG Benefits

    • Savings, short-term loans, and housing programs for covered employees (SSS members)
    • Voluntary membership for individuals between 18-65, but is dependent on the rules and regulations
    • Mandatory for employees covered under SSS

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    This quiz covers the essential aspects of employee benefits administration. Learn about mandated benefits required by law alongside voluntary benefits that enhance employee satisfaction. Gain insights into various compensation policies and leave provisions vital for workplace compliance.

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