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What is the principal's liability regarding employees directly hired by them?
What is the principal's liability regarding employees directly hired by them?
- Liability is limited to providing health benefits only.
- Liability does not apply to independent contractors.
- Liability includes violations of labor laws. (correct)
- Liability is waived if the contractor is paying them.
Which of the following is NOT considered a labor standard benefit for contractor's employees?
Which of the following is NOT considered a labor standard benefit for contractor's employees?
- 14th month pay (correct)
- Holiday pay
- Overtime pay
- Service incentive leave
What does the term 'solidary liability' refer to in the context of employers and contractors?
What does the term 'solidary liability' refer to in the context of employers and contractors?
- Total immunity from pay claims by employees.
- Responsibility of the contractor only.
- Shared responsibility for labor law violations. (correct)
- Liability limited to health and safety regulations.
Which right ensures contractor's employees have a safe working environment?
Which right ensures contractor's employees have a safe working environment?
What must a contractor provide to show compliance with applicable labor laws?
What must a contractor provide to show compliance with applicable labor laws?
Which of the following retirement benefits is recognized for contractors' employees?
Which of the following retirement benefits is recognized for contractors' employees?
What is the relationship between the principal and contractual employees in a legitimate job contracting situation?
What is the relationship between the principal and contractual employees in a legitimate job contracting situation?
What occurs when a job contractor fails to pay contractual employees?
What occurs when a job contractor fails to pay contractual employees?
What does solidary liability entail in the context of job contracting?
What does solidary liability entail in the context of job contracting?
How does the 1987 Constitution relate to the protection of employees in this context?
How does the 1987 Constitution relate to the protection of employees in this context?
What right does the principal have when they pay the wages of contractual employees?
What right does the principal have when they pay the wages of contractual employees?
What is one reason why solidary liability is advantageous for contractual employees?
What is one reason why solidary liability is advantageous for contractual employees?
What is the standard probationary period for private school teachers?
What is the standard probationary period for private school teachers?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for extending the general probationary period?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for extending the general probationary period?
Which statement about probationary employees is true?
Which statement about probationary employees is true?
What could indicate that a probationary employee is not qualified for regular employment?
What could indicate that a probationary employee is not qualified for regular employment?
What must happen for a longer probationary period than the general 6 months to be valid?
What must happen for a longer probationary period than the general 6 months to be valid?
During the probationary period, which of the following is primarily assessed by the employer?
During the probationary period, which of the following is primarily assessed by the employer?
Which of the following accurately describes the conditions for a trial period?
Which of the following accurately describes the conditions for a trial period?
What is the implication if a probationary employee does not succeed in proving their qualifications?
What is the implication if a probationary employee does not succeed in proving their qualifications?
What is the primary focus of a retail establishment?
What is the primary focus of a retail establishment?
How many employees must a retail or service establishment employ to be exempt from regular holiday pay?
How many employees must a retail or service establishment employ to be exempt from regular holiday pay?
Which of the following is true about employees who have authority to hire and fire?
Which of the following is true about employees who have authority to hire and fire?
What characterizes employees who are members of the managerial staff?
What characterizes employees who are members of the managerial staff?
What is the requirement for employees to not be entitled to night-shift differential?
What is the requirement for employees to not be entitled to night-shift differential?
Which employees are excluded from additional service incentive leave benefits?
Which employees are excluded from additional service incentive leave benefits?
What distinguishes a service establishment from a retail establishment?
What distinguishes a service establishment from a retail establishment?
Which of the following best describes employees executing tasks under general supervision?
Which of the following best describes employees executing tasks under general supervision?
Which time period is NOT considered working time for an employee with a regular schedule from 8AM to 12NN and 4PM to 8PM?
Which time period is NOT considered working time for an employee with a regular schedule from 8AM to 12NN and 4PM to 8PM?
Under what condition is attendance at training programs not counted as working time?
Under what condition is attendance at training programs not counted as working time?
When is waiting time considered as working time for an employee?
When is waiting time considered as working time for an employee?
Which of the following activities is NOT considered working time?
Which of the following activities is NOT considered working time?
What is required for attendance at meetings to be considered working time?
What is required for attendance at meetings to be considered working time?
Which of the following statements about meal periods is true?
Which of the following statements about meal periods is true?
Which statement regarding compensable meal periods is accurate?
Which statement regarding compensable meal periods is accurate?
In which situation would waiting time NOT be considered working time?
In which situation would waiting time NOT be considered working time?
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Study Notes
Labor Contractor Obligations
- Contractors must obtain a DOLE certification confirming attendance at orientation seminars on DO18-A.
- Contractors are required to comply with all applicable labor laws and regulations.
- Principals are liable for their directly hired employees.
Solidary Liability
- Principals and contractors share joint and several liability for labor violations.
- The principal becomes liable to direct employees for wages if the contractor fails to pay.
- Solidary liability guarantees payment of employee compensation.
Rights and Benefits of Contractor's Employees
- Employees are entitled to safe working conditions.
- Labor standards include service incentive leave, rest days, overtime pay, holiday pay, 13th month pay, and separation pay.
- Retirement benefits can be provided through SSS or contractor retirement plans.
Indirect Employer Concept
- No employer-employee relationship exists between the principal and contractual employees in legitimate job contracting.
- In cases of wage payment failure by the contractor, the principal is solidarily liable.
Right of Reimbursement
- If the principal pays wages owed to contractual employees, they may seek reimbursement from the job contractor.
Probationary Employment
- Private school teachers may serve a probationary period of up to three consecutive years of satisfactory service.
- A general probationary period lasts six months but can be extended by mutual agreement in the employment contract.
Retail and Service Establishments
- Retail establishments focus on selling goods for personal or household use; service establishments provide services for individuals.
- Employees at retail and service establishments with fewer than 10 workers are not entitled to regular holiday pay.
Employee Exclusions
- Additional exclusions apply for holiday pay and service incentive leave for specific employee classifications.
- Managers and officers must make decisions related to management policies and exercise discretion in hiring and firing matters.
Attendance Policies
- Attendance at lectures and training programs is not counted as working time if outside regular hours, voluntary, and not productive work.
- Participation in organizing for union formation or company outings is not considered paid work unless attendance is mandatory.
Meal Period Regulations
- Waiting time is counted as working time if it’s integral to an employee’s work or required by the employer.
- Meal periods may be subject to regulations established by the Secretary of Labor.
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