18 Questions
What is the consequence for an employer who fails to record an employee's sickness, injury, or death within the prescribed period?
Payment of 50% of the lump sum equivalent of the employee's income benefit
What is the penalty for an employer who is found to have committed fraud in a worker's compensation claim?
Payment of the full amount of compensation paid
What is an example of serious misconduct that can lead to termination of employment?
Sexual harassment
What is the purpose of maintaining accurate records of employee incidents?
To comply with labor regulations
Who is liable for 50% of the income benefit if an employer fails to record an employee's incident?
The employer
What happens to benefits paid for a fraudulent claim?
The employer reimburses the System
Which of the following employees are exempt from receiving 13th month pay?
Government employees
What is the primary objective of the Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry?
To ensure the safety and health of construction workers
What is the liability of employers under Article 178 of the Labor Code?
Employers are liable for compensation to employees except in cases of intoxication
What are the requisites for an occupational disease and the resulting disability or death to be compensable?
The employee’s work must involve the risk described
Who are exempt from receiving overtime pay?
Employees paid on a commission basis
What is the purpose of the 13th month pay?
To provide additional compensation to employees
What is retrenchment in terms of terminating an employee?
Reduction of personnel due to poor financial returns
What is the exception to disability being a ground for termination?
If the employee's disability is detrimental to the business
What is the rule that must be applied when terminating an employee?
Twin-notice Rule
What is the consequence of terminating an employee due to authorized causes initiated by the employer's exercise of management prerogative?
The employer is liable to pay separation pay
Which of the following is NOT a ground for terminating an employee?
HIV or AIDS
What is the exception to disease being a ground for termination?
If the disease is incurable within 6 months despite treatment
Test your knowledge on the Philippine Labor Code, specifically on the employer's responsibilities and penalties for non-compliance with recording employee sickness, injury, or death. Learn about the consequences of providing false information or withholding material information.
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