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What is the maximum daily income benefit for Temporary Total Disability?
What is the maximum daily income benefit for Temporary Total Disability?
Which of the following conditions would result in the suspension of a Permanent Total Disability benefit?
Which of the following conditions would result in the suspension of a Permanent Total Disability benefit?
Which type of worker is required in a workplace with more than 300 employees?
Which type of worker is required in a workplace with more than 300 employees?
For how long is a Permanent Partial Disability benefit provided for the loss of a little finger?
For how long is a Permanent Partial Disability benefit provided for the loss of a little finger?
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What is the minimum period for which the Permanent Total Disability benefit is guaranteed?
What is the minimum period for which the Permanent Total Disability benefit is guaranteed?
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Which of the following disabilities qualifies for Permanent Total Disability?
Which of the following disabilities qualifies for Permanent Total Disability?
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If an employee suffers a loss of both ears, for how long will the Permanent Partial Disability benefit be provided?
If an employee suffers a loss of both ears, for how long will the Permanent Partial Disability benefit be provided?
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What is the monthly income benefit for a Permanent Partial Disability due to loss of a thumb?
What is the monthly income benefit for a Permanent Partial Disability due to loss of a thumb?
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What is the minimum requirement for an employee to be eligible for Service Incentive Leave?
What is the minimum requirement for an employee to be eligible for Service Incentive Leave?
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How is compensation calculated for worked rest days and special days combined?
How is compensation calculated for worked rest days and special days combined?
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What is the wage an employee earns for working on a double holiday?
What is the wage an employee earns for working on a double holiday?
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What prescription governs the timing of wage payment?
What prescription governs the timing of wage payment?
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Who is eligible to receive service charges according to labor law?
Who is eligible to receive service charges according to labor law?
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What constitutes a 'Special Day' in terms of wage compensation?
What constitutes a 'Special Day' in terms of wage compensation?
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In which situation would an employee not be eligible for Service Incentive Leave?
In which situation would an employee not be eligible for Service Incentive Leave?
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What is required for an employer to determine an employee's rest day?
What is required for an employer to determine an employee's rest day?
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What is the maximum duration for a learnership in semi-skilled occupations?
What is the maximum duration for a learnership in semi-skilled occupations?
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At what age can individuals start working under minimum wage qualifications?
At what age can individuals start working under minimum wage qualifications?
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What must a company do after completing a learnership program?
What must a company do after completing a learnership program?
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What is the normal maximum work hour limit per day?
What is the normal maximum work hour limit per day?
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Which of the following is true regarding emergency overtime work?
Which of the following is true regarding emergency overtime work?
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How long must a meal period last during a workday?
How long must a meal period last during a workday?
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What distinguishes managerial employees from other types of employees?
What distinguishes managerial employees from other types of employees?
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What amount of minimum wage does a learner receive during a learnership?
What amount of minimum wage does a learner receive during a learnership?
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What is the minimum age for compulsory retirement in an establishment with at least 5 years of service?
What is the minimum age for compulsory retirement in an establishment with at least 5 years of service?
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What is one potential reason an employee could claim constructive dismissal?
What is one potential reason an employee could claim constructive dismissal?
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Which of the following is a component of a rewards system?
Which of the following is a component of a rewards system?
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What does severance pay primarily aim to do?
What does severance pay primarily aim to do?
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Which type of pay is directly linked to performance-related behavior?
Which type of pay is directly linked to performance-related behavior?
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For which occupation is the compulsory retirement age set at 55 years as per PHILRACOM?
For which occupation is the compulsory retirement age set at 55 years as per PHILRACOM?
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What age range identifies the compulsory retirement age of 60 years for mining services?
What age range identifies the compulsory retirement age of 60 years for mining services?
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Which of these options represents a type of pay linked to specific results produced?
Which of these options represents a type of pay linked to specific results produced?
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What is the guaranteed period for death benefits under the given labor law?
What is the guaranteed period for death benefits under the given labor law?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a joint equivalent in the reminders?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a joint equivalent in the reminders?
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What is the time frame for appealing a labor arbiter's decision?
What is the time frame for appealing a labor arbiter's decision?
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What percentage increase does the monthly income benefit provide for each dependent child?
What percentage increase does the monthly income benefit provide for each dependent child?
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Which body is responsible for acting upon labor cases upon its own initiative?
Which body is responsible for acting upon labor cases upon its own initiative?
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Which of the following is a ground for appealing a labor arbiter's decision?
Which of the following is a ground for appealing a labor arbiter's decision?
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What is the amount specified for the funeral benefit?
What is the amount specified for the funeral benefit?
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Which of the following would constitute an unfair labor practice?
Which of the following would constitute an unfair labor practice?
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What percentage of wages recovered is designated to attorney's fees in cases of unlawful wage withholding?
What percentage of wages recovered is designated to attorney's fees in cases of unlawful wage withholding?
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Which of the following is NOT an allowed reason for wage deductions?
Which of the following is NOT an allowed reason for wage deductions?
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How many days of maternity leave are provided for a live childbirth?
How many days of maternity leave are provided for a live childbirth?
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Which act of discrimination involves providing lesser compensation based on gender?
Which act of discrimination involves providing lesser compensation based on gender?
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What is the maximum duration of maternity leave for a solo parent giving birth?
What is the maximum duration of maternity leave for a solo parent giving birth?
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Which of the following actions is prohibited regarding employee wages?
Which of the following actions is prohibited regarding employee wages?
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What facility must be provided specifically for women in the workplace?
What facility must be provided specifically for women in the workplace?
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What is the requirement regarding the treatment of marriage as a condition of employment?
What is the requirement regarding the treatment of marriage as a condition of employment?
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Study Notes
Labor Law Cheat Sheet - Book One: Pre-Employment
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Recruitment and Placement:
- Activities like canvassing, enlisting, contracting, transporting, utilizing, hiring, or procuring workers are part of recruitment.
- Referrals, contract services, promising, or advertising employment are also included.
- Offering employment to two or more people with or without pay is another aspect.
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License:
- DOLE issues documents for operating private employment agencies.
- Recruitment and placement for a fee is covered.
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Authority:
- Documents authorize individuals or entities to operate as private recruitment agencies.
- Recruitment and placement without a fee is also a point of focus.
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Employment of Non-Resident Aliens:
- Employers must get a permit from DOLE.
- They must submit a list of non-resident aliens to be employed within 30 days.
- Aliens cannot transfer jobs or change employers without DOLE approval.
Labor Law Cheat Sheet - Book Two: Human Resources Development Program
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National Manpower Development Program:
- Aims for the efficient development and utilization of national manpower to establish human resources.
- Programs include training and promotion of employment.
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Manpower:
- A portion of the population with the potential to contribute to the production of goods and services.
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Entrepreneurship:
- Training for self-employment as well as support for individual or small-scale industries.
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Apprenticeship:
- Combination of on-the-job training (OJT) and theoretical instruction.
- Duration is 3 to 6 months.
- Companies may hire apprentices after the program.
- Apprentices must receive at least 75% of the minimum wage.
- Includes qualifications like being at least 14 years old and having vocational aptitude. Oral and written comprehension are also required.
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Learnership:
- Applies to semi-skilled and non-apprenticeable industrial vocations.
- The program has a 3-month maximum duration.
- Companies must hire learners after the program.
- Learners also need to receive at least 75% of the minimum wage.
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Handicapped Workers:
- Earning capacity might be limited due to physical or mental disabilities.
Labor Law Cheat Sheet - Book Three: Conditions of Employment
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Managerial Employees:
- Primary duty is managing the business or a department.
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Field Personnel:
- Non-agricultural employees who work outside the principal workplace.
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Work Hours:
- Normal work hours are 8 hours.
- Rest periods or coffee breaks are 5-20 minutes.
- Meal periods must be at least one hour long.
- Night shift differentials are applicable to work between 10 PM and 6 AM.
- Overtime work beyond 8 hours. Undertime work is unpaid, but overtime is compensable.
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Emergency Overtime Work:
- Applies in specific situations like war, natural disaster, or serious emergencies.
Labor Law Cheat Sheet - Book Four: Health, Safety, and Social Welfare Benefits
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Employment of Minors:
- Children under 15 are not allowed to work unless directly supervised by parents.
- Children aged 15–18 have restricted working hours and cannot work in hazardous jobs.
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Employment of Househelpers:
- Contracts can be up to 2 years but are renewable.
- If under 18, education opportunities are mandated as part of compensation.
- Lodging, food, and health care are provided.
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Employment of Night Workers:
- Work hours are from 12 AM to 5 AM.
- Health assessments before assignment are required.
- Regular intervals during assignment, first-aid facilities, and experience accommodations are mandated.
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Emergency Medical and Dental Services:
- Benefits are for companies with 51-200 employees.
Labor Law Cheat Sheet - Book Five: Labor Relations
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National Labor Relations Commission:
- Part of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and focuses on policy coordination.
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Appeals:
- Decisions should be appealed within 10 calendar days.
- Grounds for appeal include abuse of discretion, fraud, coercion, or corruption.
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Bureau of Labor Relations:
- Has exclusive authority to initiate action in labor cases.
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Unfair Labor Practices:
- Actions that violate employees' rights to self-organization.
Labor Law Cheat Sheet - Book Six: Post-Employment
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Collective Bargaining Procedure:
- Procedure outlines written notice from party desiring negotiations, reply timeframes, mediation procedures.
- Strikes and lockouts have pre-determined notice periods and may not occur without prior discussion.
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Just Causes for Termination:
- Includes insubordination, neglect of duties, fraud, or criminal offenses.
Labor Law Cheat Sheet - Book Seven: Transitory and Final Provisions
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Benefits:
- Includes indirect financial and non-financial benefits for continuing employment.
- Includes supplemental pay, severance pay, pension plans, compressed workweeks, job sharing, and work-sharing.
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Components of Rewards System:
- Direct-base pay (fixed salary/wage).
- Pay progressiveness (related to age/service or performance criteria).
- Performance-variable pay (directly correlated to work-related behavior).
Specific Other Topics (from pages 6-9)
- Employment of Women: Includes separate facilities and benefits.
- Acts of Discrimination: prohibits compensation disparities or favoring employees based on gender.
- Employment of Minors: Provides restrictions on hiring and working conditions.
- Authorized Causes of Termination: lists reasons for terminating an employment contract and associated compensation benefits (e.g., labor-saving devices/redundancy)
- Disease as Grounds for Termination: provides severance payment rules for sickness-related terminations.
- Ineffectual Termination: rules on employers following due process when invoking cause for termination.
- Constructive Dismissal: details circumstances of employment termination via notice.
- Retirement: compulsory retirement rules at 60-65 for general employees, or 55 for specific categories (e.g., racehorse jockeys)
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Explore key concepts of labor law related to pre-employment processes in this quiz. Topics include recruitment activities, licensing requirements, and employment regulations for non-resident aliens. Test your understanding of the essential elements needed for lawful recruitment and placement.
