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What is the purpose of Republic Act 6727, also known as the Wage Rationalization Act of 1988?
What is the purpose of Republic Act 6727, also known as the Wage Rationalization Act of 1988?
- To rationalize the fixing of minimum wages and promote productivity improvement. (correct)
- To decrease minimum wages and increase profits for businesses.
- To eliminate wage deductions for workers in all industries.
- To restrict employment generation in the countryside.
If a Wage Board recommends a further extension of time before applying the full statutory minimum wage in an industry to avoid undue hardship, what is the maximum extension period that can be approved?
If a Wage Board recommends a further extension of time before applying the full statutory minimum wage in an industry to avoid undue hardship, what is the maximum extension period that can be approved?
- 9 months
- 6 months (correct)
- 1 year
- 3 months
Under the Act, what is the responsibility of the Secretary of Labor with respect to piece-work or contract work?
Under the Act, what is the responsibility of the Secretary of Labor with respect to piece-work or contract work?
- To ignore any petition related to piece-work or contract work.
- To minimize investigations into compensation compliance.
- To issue findings and orders after investigating compliance with the Act. (correct)
- To automatically adjust wages without investigation.
What is one of the objectives of Republic Act 6727 concerning employment generation?
What is one of the objectives of Republic Act 6727 concerning employment generation?
In case of loss or damage to company property by an employee, what can an employer legally deduct from the employee's wage under the Act?
In case of loss or damage to company property by an employee, what can an employer legally deduct from the employee's wage under the Act?
What action should the Secretary of Labor take if an interested party petitions regarding piece-work or contract work?
What action should the Secretary of Labor take if an interested party petitions regarding piece-work or contract work?
Which aspect of worker welfare is emphasized in Republic Act 6727?
Which aspect of worker welfare is emphasized in Republic Act 6727?
"If a Wage Board recommends a further extension of time before applying the full statutory minimum wage justified by undue hardship to an industry, who has the authority to approve this extension?"
"If a Wage Board recommends a further extension of time before applying the full statutory minimum wage justified by undue hardship to an industry, who has the authority to approve this extension?"
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