Labor Code of the Philippines Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the primary focus of the Equal Employment Opportunity policy?

Promoting employment based on personal connections

Supporting employment based on abilities and qualifications (correct)

Mandating fixed retirement ages

Encouraging discrimination based on age

Which of the following is NOT prohibited under the Equal Employment Opportunity policy?

Promotion based on employee performance

Arbitrary age limitations in employment

Discrimination based on skills (correct)

Equal compensation for all employees

What is emphasized regarding employee treatment in the labor laws?

Employees should have varying benefits based on their age

There should be special privileges for older employees

All employees should be treated equally regardless of age (correct)

Younger employees should receive lower compensation

Under which book of the Labor Code of the Philippines are employee benefits like holiday pay discussed?

Book III – Conditions of Employment Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 282 to 284 primarily address?

Prohibitions on arbitrary termination of employment Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects the principle regarding the interpretation of labor law?

Interpretations should promote employee interests. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in the Labor Code's provisions for employee development?

Training and promotion opportunities for all Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of collective bargaining as outlined in the Labor Code?

To facilitate dialogue between employees and employers Signup and view all the answers

What does the Equal Opportunity Act of 2004 primarily aim to address?

Equal employment opportunities for Muslims and Tribal Filipinos Signup and view all the answers

Which act specifically addresses sexual harassment in the employment and education environments?

RA 7877 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Magna Carta of Women (MCW)?

Promoting human rights for marginalized Filipino women Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is primarily responsible for enforcing EEO legislation?

Department of Labor and Employment Signup and view all the answers

What type of discrimination does the Prohibition Against Age Discrimination Act address?

Age discrimination Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents an emerging employment discrimination issue?

Weight discrimination Signup and view all the answers

What does the RA 7610 provide protection against?

Child abuse and exploitation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following acts ensures equal employment opportunities specifically for Muslims and Tribal Filipinos?

An Act to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunities to Muslims and Tribal Filipinos Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Labor Code of the Philippines

Governs employment practices and labor relations in the Philippines.
Enacted on Labor Day, 1974, by President Ferdinand Marcos.
Divided into several books covering pre-employment, human resources, conditions of employment, health and safety, labor relations, and post-employment.

Employment Guidelines

Rules for hiring and termination of private employees.
Establishes maximum work hours, overtime, and employee benefits (holiday pay, thirteenth-month pay, retirement pay).
Provides guidelines for labor unions and collective bargaining.

Workers' Rights

Termination of private employees is prohibited except for just or authorized reasons (Articles 282-284).
Recognition of the right to organize trade unions and authorize strikes.
Interpretative doubts in labor law favor employees over management.

Equal Opportunity Policies

Aims to promote equal employment opportunities for all individuals.
Employment decisions based on abilities, skills, and qualifications, not age.
Prohibits arbitrary age limitations and ensures equal treatment in compensation, benefits, promotions, and training.

Legislative Acts on EEO

Equal Opportunity Act of 2004; updates in 2010; addresses discrimination against age, sexual orientation, and promotes opportunities for indigenous cultural communities and marginalized groups.
Prohibition Against Age Discrimination Act.
Acts to ensure equal opportunities for Muslims and tribal Filipinos in various sectors.

Sexual Harassment Legislation

RA 7877 criminalizes sexual harassment in employment, education, and training.
Defines acts such as unwelcome advances and demands for sexual favors by individuals in positions of authority.

Emerging Employment Discrimination Issues

Weight and attractiveness discrimination are recognized as pertinent issues in employment practices.

Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710)

Comprehensive law aimed at eliminating discrimination against Filipino women, with a focus on marginalized sectors.

Special Protection for Children (RA 7610)

Provides protection against child abuse, exploitation, and discrimination, including the unborn child.

Enforcement of EEO Legislation

Enforced by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) along with other authorized agencies such as the Bureau of Labor Relations (BLR).

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Test your knowledge on the Labor Code of the Philippines, focusing on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and regulations governing employment practices. This quiz covers the essential rules for hiring, termination, and the conditions of work as prescribed by the law enacted in 1974. Perfect for students and professionals in human resources and law.