Philippine Labor Law Quiz

Philippine Labor Law: Articles 247 to 281

• Regulates various aspects of employment, including wage standards, working conditions, and employee rights.
• Specific provisions cover termination of employment and the grounds for dismissal.
• Addresses issues around the rights of workers, particularly under just and authorized causes.
• Establishes guidelines for employee discipline, including procedural fairness and due process.

Management Prerogative

• Refers to the inherent rights of management to make decisions regarding the organization’s operations.
• Includes authority over hiring, promotions, work assignments, and workplace rules.
• Allows management to determine the methods and means of achieving work objectives, as long as it doesn’t violate labor laws or agreements.

Educational Background and Entitlement

• Higher educational qualifications, such as holding a master's degree, do not automatically guarantee promotions or specific entitlements.
• Does not confer any automatic preference in job advancement unless explicitly stated in company policy or collective agreements.
• Employability and promotion are determined by performance and organizational needs, not solely on educational achievements.

Filing a Case for Discrimination in Promotions

• Requires evidence demonstrating that the promotion decision was based on discriminatory factors such as race, gender, or religion.
• Must provide proof of a consistent pattern of discrimination in the promotion process.
• The specific burden of proof lies with the complainant to display that similarly qualified candidates were treated differently based on prohibited grounds.

Test your knowledge of Philippine labor law with this quiz on unfair labor practices. Explore the key concepts and provisions outlined in the Labor Code of the Philippines, and understand what actions constitute unfair labor practices.