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What is the timeframe for the Labor Code to take effect after its promulgation?
What is the timeframe for the Labor Code to take effect after its promulgation?
- Six months after promulgation (correct)
- One year after promulgation
- Immediately upon promulgation
- Three months after promulgation
What does the State assure according to the Declaration of Basic Policy?
What does the State assure according to the Declaration of Basic Policy?
- Rights to unlimited overtime work
- Right to work only in non-agricultural sectors
- Right to exclusive employment for certain races
- Rights to self-organization and security of tenure (correct)
What shall be resolved in favor of labor according to the Labor Code?
What shall be resolved in favor of labor according to the Labor Code?
- Implementation and interpretation of the provisions of the Code (correct)
- Interpretation of laws related to employer rights
- Workplace safety regulations
- Collective agreements between management and workers
How many days after being announced do the rules and regulations become effective?
How many days after being announced do the rules and regulations become effective?
Who is responsible for promulgating the necessary implementing rules and regulations of the Labor Code?
Who is responsible for promulgating the necessary implementing rules and regulations of the Labor Code?
To whom do the rights and benefits under the Labor Code apply?
To whom do the rights and benefits under the Labor Code apply?
What is emphasized in the policy against age discrimination in employment?
What is emphasized in the policy against age discrimination in employment?
What does Article 4 of the Labor Code state regarding implementation doubts?
What does Article 4 of the Labor Code state regarding implementation doubts?
What is one primary responsibility of the Bureau of Employment Services?
What is one primary responsibility of the Bureau of Employment Services?
Which function is NOT part of the Bureau of Employment Services?
Which function is NOT part of the Bureau of Employment Services?
How does the Bureau of Employment Services assist in worker relocation?
How does the Bureau of Employment Services assist in worker relocation?
What is the purpose of developing a labor market information system?
What is the purpose of developing a labor market information system?
What program is designed to focus on disadvantaged groups and communities?
What program is designed to focus on disadvantaged groups and communities?
What is a requirement for any organization or institution related to employment information?
What is a requirement for any organization or institution related to employment information?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the registration systems maintained by the Bureau?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the registration systems maintained by the Bureau?
What facilitates the recruitment of workers for local and overseas employment?
What facilitates the recruitment of workers for local and overseas employment?
What is exempted from the direct-hiring provision according to the content?
What is exempted from the direct-hiring provision according to the content?
What is the main purpose of creating the Office of Emigrant Affairs?
What is the main purpose of creating the Office of Emigrant Affairs?
With whom is the Administration expected to establish joint projects?
With whom is the Administration expected to establish joint projects?
What fund was established in 1977 for overseas workers?
What fund was established in 1977 for overseas workers?
What function did the Philippine Tourism Authority previously have that is now performed by TIEZA?
What function did the Philippine Tourism Authority previously have that is now performed by TIEZA?
What should be established for the enforcement of decisions related to overseas employment?
What should be established for the enforcement of decisions related to overseas employment?
What is the role of the Office of Emigrant Affairs within the Department of Labor?
What is the role of the Office of Emigrant Affairs within the Department of Labor?
Which government entities are involved in the objectives of the Administration?
Which government entities are involved in the objectives of the Administration?
What is the primary function of the Legal Assistant for Migrant Workers' Affairs as created by R.A.No. 8042?
What is the primary function of the Legal Assistant for Migrant Workers' Affairs as created by R.A.No. 8042?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of agencies involved in the protection of OFWs as per the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of agencies involved in the protection of OFWs as per the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act?
What refers to the mandatory requirement for Filipino workers abroad regarding their earnings?
What refers to the mandatory requirement for Filipino workers abroad regarding their earnings?
Who is the Chairman of the Overseas Employment Development Board (OEDB)?
Who is the Chairman of the Overseas Employment Development Board (OEDB)?
Which department is NOT represented in the composition of the OEDB?
Which department is NOT represented in the composition of the OEDB?
What is the purpose of collecting and analyzing information on the employment situation as stated in R.A.No. 8042?
What is the purpose of collecting and analyzing information on the employment situation as stated in R.A.No. 8042?
Which of the following actions is NOT included in the responsibilities of the agencies for protecting OFWs?
Which of the following actions is NOT included in the responsibilities of the agencies for protecting OFWs?
Under R.A.No. 8042, which organization does NOT contribute a representative to the OEDB?
Under R.A.No. 8042, which organization does NOT contribute a representative to the OEDB?
What is the role of the Council concerning the national manpower plan?
What is the role of the Council concerning the national manpower plan?
How often should the national manpower plan be updated after its adoption?
How often should the national manpower plan be updated after its adoption?
What is the purpose of the National Manpower Skills Center?
What is the purpose of the National Manpower Skills Center?
Who is involved in the establishment of national skills standards?
Who is involved in the establishment of national skills standards?
What term is assigned to the representatives appointed by the President from national organizations?
What term is assigned to the representatives appointed by the President from national organizations?
What authority does the Council have in relation to training programs?
What authority does the Council have in relation to training programs?
Which article of R.A.No. 7796 relates to the creation of the TESDA Board?
Which article of R.A.No. 7796 relates to the creation of the TESDA Board?
What is the purpose of establishing skills standards according to the Council?
What is the purpose of establishing skills standards according to the Council?
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Study Notes
Labor Code of the Philippines
- The Labor Code of the Philippines took effect on November 1, 1974
- The State shall afford protection to labor, promote full employment, ensure equal work opportunities, and regulate the relations between workers and employers
- The Department of Labor and other government agencies have the power to promulgate the necessary implementing rules and regulations for the code
- The code applies to all workers, whether agricultural or non-agricultural
- All doubts in the implementation and interpretation of the provisions of this Code, including its implementing rules and regulations, shall be resolved in favor of labor.
- The Secretary of Labor shall establish and operate a nationwide job clearance and information system to inform applicants of job opportunities
- The Secretary of Labor shall develop and organize a program that will facilitate occupational, industrial, and geographical mobility of labor
Bureau of Employment Services
- The Bureau of Employment Services is responsible for developing and monitoring a comprehensive employment program
- The Bureau of Employment Services has the power and duty to formulate and develop plans and programs to implement the employment promotion objectives of the code.
- The Bureau of Employment Services shall establish and maintain a registration and/or licensing system to regulate private sector participation in the recruitment and placement of workers, locally and overseas
- The Bureau of Employment Services shall formulate and develop employment programs designed to benefit disadvantaged groups and communities
- The Bureau of Employment Services shall establish and maintain a registration and/or work permit system to regulate the employment of aliens
- The Bureau of Employment Services shall develop a labor market information system in aid of proper manpower and development planning
- The Bureau of Employment Services shall develop a responsive vocational guidance and testing system in aid of proper human resources allocation
Office of Emigrant Affairs
- An Office of Emigrant Affairs is created in the Department of Labor to maintain close ties with Filipino migrant communities, promote their welfare, and establish a data bank in aid of national manpower policy formulation
Overseas Employment Development Board (OEDB)
- The OEDB is composed of the Secretary of Labor and Employment as Chairman, the Undersecretary of Labor as Vice-Chairman, and representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department of National Defense, the Central Bank, the Department of Education, Culture and Sports, the National Manpower and Youth Council, the Bureau of Employment Services, a workers’ organization, an employers’ organization, and the Executive Director of the OEDB as members
- The OEDB shall formulate and administer a national skills standards system for industry trades
National Manpower and Youth Council (NMYC)
- The Council shall develop and implement a long-term national manpower plan for the optimum allocation, development, and utilization of manpower for employment, entrepreneurship, and economic and social growth
- The NMYC shall establish a National Manpower Skills Center and regional and local training centers for the purpose of promoting the development of skills
- The Council shall administer the national skills standards for industry trades
- The Council shall provide instructor training, entrepreneurship development, training in vocations, trades, and other fields of employment, and assist any employer or organization in training schemes designed to attain its objectives
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