Philippine Labor Law Overview
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Which industrial sector is specifically excluded from the coverage of minimum wage increases under Wage Orders?

  • Retail establishments
  • Service establishments
  • Agriculture
  • Duly registered Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (correct)
  • What is the primary role of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs)?

  • To enforce minimum wage without exemptions
  • To rationalize wage determination and set standards (correct)
  • To manage union negotiations for collective bargaining
  • To provide direct financial assistance to workers
  • In determining employee eligibility for minimum wage rates, which factor is not considered?

  • Nature of job tasks performed (correct)
  • Status of employment
  • Position of employment
  • Daily wage ceiling applicable
  • How many normal working hours are mandated per day according to the principles of determining hours worked?

    <p>Eight hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following provides the basis for wage increases prescribed by Wage Orders?

    <p>Regional Wage Orders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for an establishment to apply for exemption from minimum wage compliance?

    <p>Application procedure defined in wage orders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the minimum wage regulations, which of the following statements about hours worked is incorrect?

    <p>Productive labor is required to define hours worked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the daily minimum wage rates in different regions under the Wage Rationalization Act?

    <p>Established criteria by RTWPBs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following categories is excluded from holiday pay benefits?

    <p>Employees of retail establishments with fewer than ten workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum annual income threshold for employees covered by apprenticeship agreements as mentioned?

    <p>₱250,000.00</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these groups is NOT eligible for the same terms and conditions of employment as able-bodied employees?

    <p>Government employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required from all private establishments in relation to their workforce?

    <p>Annual Establishment Report on Wages (AERW)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who qualifies as a learnership or apprenticeship under the established guidelines?

    <p>Individuals engaged in training programs sanctioned by TESDA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are included in the coverage of the holiday pay regulation?

    <p>Employees regularly working during holidays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT disqualify an employee from receiving thirteenth-month pay?

    <p>Having a managerial position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of employees is explicitly excluded from annual reporting as per the guidelines?

    <p>Employees in retail establishments with less than ten workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prerequisite for part-time workers to be entitled to retirement pay under RA 7641?

    <p>They must have been with the same employer for at least ten years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the calculation of ADS is true?

    <p>ADS is the total salary divided by the number of actual working days in the last twelve months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for an employee to qualify for the thirteenth-month pay upon retirement?

    <p>The employee must have worked the full twelve months prior to retirement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances is an injury considered compensable?

    <p>If it occurs during work hours while performing job duties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum age requirement for an employee to avail of retirement benefits under RA 7641?

    <p>50 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Employees’ Compensation Program (ECP)?

    <p>To offer benefits for work-related sickness, injury, or death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does NOT qualify an injury for compensation?

    <p>The injury is sustained while engaging in personal activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are part-time workers entitled to if they retire after ten years of service?

    <p>Half a month’s salary for every year of service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Apprentices and Learners

    • Apprentices and learners are covered under agreements approved by TESDA.
    • They may earn up to ₱250,000.00.

    Holiday Pay (Article 94)

    • Holiday pay refers to payment for regular holidays that employees do not work.

    Coverage of Holiday Pay

    • Applicable to all employees except:
      • Government employees from various sectors.
      • Retail and service establishments with fewer than ten workers.
      • Domestic workers (Kasambahay).
      • Managerial employees, if they fit specific criteria regarding their duties.

    Annual Establishment Report on Wages (AERW)

    • Private establishments must submit a detailed annual report listing employees and their salaries.
    • This includes all workers below the managerial level, such as learners, apprentices, and disabled employees.

    Minimum Wage

    • The Wage Rationalization Act (RA 6727) sets minimum wage guidelines for different sectors.
    • Wage classification includes:
      • Agriculture
      • Retail establishments
      • Service establishments

    Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs)

    • RTWPBs establish wage determination mechanisms across regions.
    • They set daily minimum wage rates based on defined criteria.

    Regional Wage Orders

    • These orders specify minimum wages per industry and locality.
    • They may also vary based on the number of workers and capital of enterprises.

    Working Hours

    • Normal working hours are eight hours per day.
    • Hours worked include time at the employer's premises and time permitted to work, even if not productive.

    Minimum Wage Rates

    • Increases under Wage Orders affect private sector workers earning up to certain daily wage ceilings.

    Retirement Benefits

    • Employees are entitled to proportionate thirteenth-month pay upon retirement.
    • Retirement benefits are exempt from income tax under conditions set by RA 7641.

    Compensable Injuries

    • An injury is compensable if it occurs during employment and in the course of performing duties.
    • Benefits are void if the injury results from the employee's own misconduct.

    Employees’ Compensation Program (PD 626)

    • This government program offers benefits for work-related injuries, sickness, disability, or death.
    • Compensation does not apply if the incident is self-inflicted or due to misconduct.

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    This quiz covers key concepts in Philippine labor law, focusing on apprenticeship agreements and the provisions for holiday pay as outlined by the TESDA. Understand the rights of apprentices and employees, including those with disabilities, in relation to wages and benefits.

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