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How many hours is considered overtime in most offices or companies?
How many hours is considered overtime in most offices or companies?
What entitlement does a covered employee have when working between 10:00 pm to 6:00 am?
What entitlement does a covered employee have when working between 10:00 pm to 6:00 am?
What should an employer provide to ensure the safety of employees at the workplace?
What should an employer provide to ensure the safety of employees at the workplace?
If an employee works more than 8 hours in one day, what are they entitled to?
If an employee works more than 8 hours in one day, what are they entitled to?
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When should an employer schedule a day-off for their workers?
When should an employer schedule a day-off for their workers?
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What is the purpose of ensuring that employees have adequate rest?
What is the purpose of ensuring that employees have adequate rest?
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What type of protection must employers provide to workers according to the provision from DOLE?
What type of protection must employers provide to workers according to the provision from DOLE?
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What right do workers have in terms of association based on the text?
What right do workers have in terms of association based on the text?
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According to St. John Paul II, what is one goal of labor unions?
According to St. John Paul II, what is one goal of labor unions?
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What does the text imply about the dignity of a worker?
What does the text imply about the dignity of a worker?
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What should the salary received by a worker cover according to the text?
What should the salary received by a worker cover according to the text?
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What is the role of labor unions in dialogue with people in authority?
What is the role of labor unions in dialogue with people in authority?
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Study Notes
Safe Working Conditions
- Employers are responsible for providing workers with a safe and healthy working environment to prevent injury, sickness, or death.
- The workplace must have adequate ventilation, lighting, washrooms, and protective gear to ensure employees' safety.
Right to Association
- Workers have the right to form and join labor or trade organizations to express their concerns and issues in the workplace.
- Labor unions should engage in peaceful and responsible dialogue with people in authority.
Compensation and Benefits
- The salary received by a worker should be enough to cover not only their basic needs but also those of their family.
- The dignity of a worker does not depend solely on their salary, but also on how their work contributes to their well-being.
Rights to Rest
- Workers need to rest to regain their strength, and working long hours without proper rest does not make them a better worker.
- Regular daily working hours are typically 8 hours, 5 or 6 days a week, with overtime entitlement to extra pay.
- Working on a holiday entitles workers to a higher rate than that given for an ordinary weekday.
- Employees are entitled to night shift pay if they work between 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
- Employees who work more than 8 hours in one day are entitled to overtime pay.
Weekly Rest Day
- Employers must schedule a day-off of 24 consecutive hours after 6 days of work in consultation with workers.
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Description
This quiz covers the rights of workers to proper rest periods, regular working hours, overtime pay, and holiday pay. Learn about labor laws related to rest, overtime, and compensation.
