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What is the primary focus of Article 1 of the Labor Code of the Philippines?
What is the primary focus of Article 1 of the Labor Code of the Philippines?
- The protection of special groups of employees
- Establishing the identity of the code (correct)
- The rights and responsibilities of workers
- The penalties for non-compliance
When does the Labor Code of the Philippines become effective?
When does the Labor Code of the Philippines become effective?
- Upon the creation of implementing rules
- One year after its announcement
- Immediately upon promulgation
- Six months after its promulgation (correct)
Which department is responsible for promulgating the implementing rules and regulations of the Labor Code?
Which department is responsible for promulgating the implementing rules and regulations of the Labor Code?
- Department of Economy
- Department of Trade and Industry
- Department of Labor (correct)
- Department of Human Resources
How long after the announcement do the implementing rules and regulations of the Labor Code become effective?
How long after the announcement do the implementing rules and regulations of the Labor Code become effective?
What decree instituted the Labor Code of the Philippines?
What decree instituted the Labor Code of the Philippines?
What is one of the factors of production mentioned in the content?
What is one of the factors of production mentioned in the content?
Which of the following best describes the role of capital in terms of production?
Which of the following best describes the role of capital in terms of production?
What economic principle involves the distribution of resources that have been produced?
What economic principle involves the distribution of resources that have been produced?
What constitutes just cause for an employee's dismissal?
What constitutes just cause for an employee's dismissal?
Which of the following statements about the granting of bonuses is true?
Which of the following statements about the granting of bonuses is true?
What is the role of management in regulating working hours?
What is the role of management in regulating working hours?
In what circumstance can a decrease in bonuses be justified?
In what circumstance can a decrease in bonuses be justified?
Which of the following best represents a management prerogative in the workplace?
Which of the following best represents a management prerogative in the workplace?
What is the impact of the employment status (permanent or probationary) on dismissal for work performance issues?
What is the impact of the employment status (permanent or probationary) on dismissal for work performance issues?
When can management rights be exercised regarding employee standards?
When can management rights be exercised regarding employee standards?
Which of the following scenarios accurately depicts the management's authority over employee assignments?
Which of the following scenarios accurately depicts the management's authority over employee assignments?
What is true regarding probationary employment?
What is true regarding probationary employment?
If an employee is found to be unsuitable during the probationary period, what action can be taken?
If an employee is found to be unsuitable during the probationary period, what action can be taken?
Which of the following statements best describes the nature of probationary employment?
Which of the following statements best describes the nature of probationary employment?
What may an employer do before the expiration of the probationary employment period?
What may an employer do before the expiration of the probationary employment period?
What is a limitation of probationary employment according to the content?
What is a limitation of probationary employment according to the content?
What is NOT a benefit that regular employment automatically provides?
What is NOT a benefit that regular employment automatically provides?
Which group of employees is exempt from certain employment benefits?
Which group of employees is exempt from certain employment benefits?
In employment terms, what does the term 'justifiable causes' pertain to?
In employment terms, what does the term 'justifiable causes' pertain to?
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Study Notes
Acquisition of Regular Status
- Probationary employment is not a fixed-term contract, allowing flexibility for employers.
- Employers can grant regular status to a probationary employee at any time during the six-month period if deemed qualified.
- If goals set by the employer are not met within the probationary period, termination for justifiable reasons is permitted.
Conditions of Employment and Leave
- Benefits under special laws include working conditions such as meal and rest periods, night-shift differentials, overtime pay, and regulations on spousal employment.
- Establishments with fewer than ten employees and certain exempted retailers may not be entitled to service incentive leave.
- Employee performance directly influences the ability to dismiss, emphasizing work quotas and satisfactory results as grounds for termination.
Granting of Bonuses
- Bonuses are discretionary, based on employer performance assessments and are not mandated under labor standards.
- Changes to or removal of bonuses do not equate to salary reduction, as bonuses are considered a management prerogative.
Change of Working Hours
- Employers retain the right to regulate work-related factors, including hours, assignments, and methods, reflecting management discretion in operational decisions.
Labor Code Overview
- The Labor Code of the Philippines establishes foundational labor laws and regulations effective six months post-promulgation.
- The Department of Labor and other relevant agencies are responsible for creating rules and regulations which take effect shortly after their announcement.
Factors of Production
- Labor: The workforce involved in producing goods and services, inclusive of thinking and creative processes.
- Capital: The tools and machines necessary for enhancing production capabilities.
- Production involves the combination of these factors to generate goods, manage resources, and facilitate consumption.
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