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When can an employer require an employee to perform overtime work?
When can an employer require an employee to perform overtime work?
- When the country is at war or a national or local emergency has been declared
- When it is necessary to prevent loss of life or property or in case of imminent danger to public safety
- When there is urgent work to be performed on machines, installations, or equipment
- All of the above (correct)
What additional compensation is an employee entitled to when required to render overtime work?
What additional compensation is an employee entitled to when required to render overtime work?
- Overtime pay as required by this Chapter (correct)
- A bonus equal to the regular wage
- No additional compensation is required
- A percentage increase in the regular wage
How is the 'regular wage' of an employee calculated for the purposes of overtime and other additional remuneration?
How is the 'regular wage' of an employee calculated for the purposes of overtime and other additional remuneration?
- The regular wage is calculated based on the employee's total compensation, including both cash and non-cash components
- The regular wage is determined by the employer and may vary depending on the type of work performed
- The regular wage includes the cash wage only, without deduction on account of facilities provided by the employer (correct)
- The regular wage includes the cash wage plus the value of any facilities provided by the employer
What is the primary purpose of the overtime work provisions described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the overtime work provisions described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for an employer to require an employee to work overtime according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for an employer to require an employee to work overtime according to the text?