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Which industrial sector is specifically excluded from the coverage of minimum wage increases under Wage Orders?
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)?
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?
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?
How many normal working hours are mandated per day according to the principles of determining hours worked?
Which of the following provides the basis for wage increases prescribed by Wage Orders?
Which of the following provides the basis for wage increases prescribed by Wage Orders?
What is required for an establishment to apply for exemption from minimum wage compliance?
What is required for an establishment to apply for exemption from minimum wage compliance?
According to the minimum wage regulations, which of the following statements about hours worked is incorrect?
According to the minimum wage regulations, which of the following statements about hours worked is incorrect?
What determines the daily minimum wage rates in different regions under the Wage Rationalization Act?
What determines the daily minimum wage rates in different regions under the Wage Rationalization Act?
Which of the following categories is excluded from holiday pay benefits?
Which of the following categories is excluded from holiday pay benefits?
What is the maximum annual income threshold for employees covered by apprenticeship agreements as mentioned?
What is the maximum annual income threshold for employees covered by apprenticeship agreements as mentioned?
Which of these groups is NOT eligible for the same terms and conditions of employment as able-bodied employees?
Which of these groups is NOT eligible for the same terms and conditions of employment as able-bodied employees?
What is required from all private establishments in relation to their workforce?
What is required from all private establishments in relation to their workforce?
Who qualifies as a learnership or apprenticeship under the established guidelines?
Who qualifies as a learnership or apprenticeship under the established guidelines?
Which of the following are included in the coverage of the holiday pay regulation?
Which of the following are included in the coverage of the holiday pay regulation?
Which of the following does NOT disqualify an employee from receiving thirteenth-month pay?
Which of the following does NOT disqualify an employee from receiving thirteenth-month pay?
Which group of employees is explicitly excluded from annual reporting as per the guidelines?
Which group of employees is explicitly excluded from annual reporting as per the guidelines?
What is the prerequisite for part-time workers to be entitled to retirement pay under RA 7641?
What is the prerequisite for part-time workers to be entitled to retirement pay under RA 7641?
Which of the following statements about the calculation of ADS is true?
Which of the following statements about the calculation of ADS is true?
What is required for an employee to qualify for the thirteenth-month pay upon retirement?
What is required for an employee to qualify for the thirteenth-month pay upon retirement?
Under what circumstances is an injury considered compensable?
Under what circumstances is an injury considered compensable?
What is the minimum age requirement for an employee to avail of retirement benefits under RA 7641?
What is the minimum age requirement for an employee to avail of retirement benefits under RA 7641?
What is the primary purpose of the Employees’ Compensation Program (ECP)?
What is the primary purpose of the Employees’ Compensation Program (ECP)?
Which of the following factors does NOT qualify an injury for compensation?
Which of the following factors does NOT qualify an injury for compensation?
What are part-time workers entitled to if they retire after ten years of service?
What are part-time workers entitled to if they retire after ten years of service?
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.
