Labor Relations and Wage Regulations Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>To enhance employment generation in the countryside through industry dispersal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Cost of repair or replacement up to 20% of the employee's wage for the period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should the Secretary of Labor take if an interested party petitions regarding piece-work or contract work?

    <p>&quot;Use all available devices of investigation&quot; and issue findings/orders on compliance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of worker welfare is emphasized in Republic Act 6727?

    <p>&quot;Guaranteeing labor's just share in the fruits of production.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "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?"

    <p>&quot;The Secretary of Labor.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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