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Philippine laws that provide the minimum requirements regarding work conditions, work hours, wages, benefits, and other employment conditions implemented by the management
Philippine laws that provide the minimum requirements regarding work conditions, work hours, wages, benefits, and other employment conditions implemented by the management
- Labor law
- Labor relations
- Labor union
- Labor standards (correct)
balance the protection of workers rights and the exercise of prerogatives by the employer in accordance with law to achieve industrial peace
balance the protection of workers rights and the exercise of prerogatives by the employer in accordance with law to achieve industrial peace
- Labor relations (correct)
- Labor code
- Labor standards
- Labor law
The State shall afford full protection to labor and promote full and equal employment opportunities for all
The State shall afford full protection to labor and promote full and equal employment opportunities for all
True (A)
Employers shall promote the principle o shared responsibility between workers and employers and the preferential use of voluntary modes to settle disputes (conciliation). Mutual compliance
Employers shall promote the principle o shared responsibility between workers and employers and the preferential use of voluntary modes to settle disputes (conciliation). Mutual compliance
The State shall regulate the relations between workers and employers, recognizing the right of labor to just share in the fruits of production and the right of enterprises to reasonable returns of investments
The State shall regulate the relations between workers and employers, recognizing the right of labor to just share in the fruits of production and the right of enterprises to reasonable returns of investments
All doubts in the implementation and interpretation of the provisions of this Code, including its implementing rules and regulations, shall be resolved in favor of labor
All doubts in the implementation and interpretation of the provisions of this Code, including its implementing rules and regulations, shall be resolved in favor of labor
Things to Consider in Determining Applicable Statutory Benefits except _____
Things to Consider in Determining Applicable Statutory Benefits except _____
Which of the following is not a way to determine employed-employee relationship (Four Fold Test)
Which of the following is not a way to determine employed-employee relationship (Four Fold Test)
The lowest amount of wage that an employer should pay an employee
The lowest amount of wage that an employer should pay an employee
All have exemption from the Minimum Wage Law except?
All have exemption from the Minimum Wage Law except?
If there is no work performed by the employee there can be no wage or pay unless the laborer was able, willing, and ready to work but was illegally locked out, dismissed or suspended.
If there is no work performed by the employee there can be no wage or pay unless the laborer was able, willing, and ready to work but was illegally locked out, dismissed or suspended.
Additional compensation for overtime work on regular day is 30%
Additional compensation for overtime work on regular day is 30%
Overtime additional compensation on rest day or holiday should be atleast 50%
Overtime additional compensation on rest day or holiday should be atleast 50%
Additional compensation for holiday work that falls on rest day is 50%
Additional compensation for holiday work that falls on rest day is 50%
Night shift differential should be less than 10%of regular wage for each hour of work performed between 10 pm - 6 am
Night shift differential should be less than 10%of regular wage for each hour of work performed between 10 pm - 6 am
Every worker shall be paid his regular wage during regular holidays
Every worker shall be paid his regular wage during regular holidays
Compensation of holiday work is double the regular wage that day
Compensation of holiday work is double the regular wage that day
Which of the following is not considered. Regular holiday
Which of the following is not considered. Regular holiday
The contract provision guarantees the right to overtime pay but the entitlement to such benefit must first be established (The employer have to have proof of rendered service)
The contract provision guarantees the right to overtime pay but the entitlement to such benefit must first be established (The employer have to have proof of rendered service)
In claims for payment or salary differential, service incentive leave, holiday pay and 13th month pay, the burden rests in the employer to prove payment
In claims for payment or salary differential, service incentive leave, holiday pay and 13th month pay, the burden rests in the employer to prove payment
13th-Month pay shall mean 1/12 of the basic salary of an employee within a calendar year
13th-Month pay shall mean 1/12 of the basic salary of an employee within a calendar year
Employee with 1 year service, entitled to service incentive leave, 15 days with pay
Employee with 1 year service, entitled to service incentive leave, 15 days with pay
A woman employee with continuous employment service of at least 6 months shall be entitled to a special leave benefit of 1 months with full pay following surgery caused by gynecological disorder
A woman employee with continuous employment service of at least 6 months shall be entitled to a special leave benefit of 1 months with full pay following surgery caused by gynecological disorder
Parental leave of not more than 5 working days every year shall be granted to any solo parent employee who has rendered service of at least 1 year
Parental leave of not more than 5 working days every year shall be granted to any solo parent employee who has rendered service of at least 1 year
Every married male employee in the private and public sectors shall be entitled to a paternity leave for every delivery of the legitimate spouse with whom he is cohabiting
Every married male employee in the private and public sectors shall be entitled to a paternity leave for every delivery of the legitimate spouse with whom he is cohabiting
Victims of VAWC shall be entitled to take a paid leave of absence up to 15 days in addition to other paid leaves under the Labor Code and Civil Service rules and Regulations, extendible when the necessity
Victims of VAWC shall be entitled to take a paid leave of absence up to 15 days in addition to other paid leaves under the Labor Code and Civil Service rules and Regulations, extendible when the necessity
Paid Leave for Live Birth (# of days)
Paid Leave for Live Birth (# of days)
Paid Leave for Miscarriage and Emergency termination of pregnancy (# of days)
Paid Leave for Miscarriage and Emergency termination of pregnancy (# of days)
Female employee must have paid at least 3 monthly contribution to the SSS in the 12-month period immediately preceding the semester of her childbirth, miscarriage or emergency termination of pregnancy
Female employee must have paid at least 3 monthly contribution to the SSS in the 12-month period immediately preceding the semester of her childbirth, miscarriage or emergency termination of pregnancy
Retirement pay is equivalent to at least 1/2 month salary for every year of service
Retirement pay is equivalent to at least 1/2 month salary for every year of service
In case of termination due to the installation of labor-saving devices or redundancy, the worker affected thereby shall be entitled to a separation pay equivalent to at least his half month pay or to at least half month pay for every year of service whichever is higher
In case of termination due to the installation of labor-saving devices or redundancy, the worker affected thereby shall be entitled to a separation pay equivalent to at least his half month pay or to at least half month pay for every year of service whichever is higher
In case of retrenchment to prevent losses and in cases of closure or cessation of operations of establishment or undertaking not due to serious business losses or financial reverses, the separation pay shall be equivalent to 1 month pay or half month pay for every year of service
In case of retrenchment to prevent losses and in cases of closure or cessation of operations of establishment or undertaking not due to serious business losses or financial reverses, the separation pay shall be equivalent to 1 month pay or half month pay for every year of service
The only time employers are not compelled to pay separation pay is when they closed their establishments or undertaking due to serious business losses or financial reverses
The only time employers are not compelled to pay separation pay is when they closed their establishments or undertaking due to serious business losses or financial reverses
Final pay should be given to the employee 30 days after the termination/separation
Final pay should be given to the employee 30 days after the termination/separation
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Employment Regulations in the Philippines
Employment Regulations in the Philippines
Philippine laws establish minimum standards for work conditions, hours, wages, and benefits while balancing worker protection and employer prerogatives to foster industrial peace.
State's Labor Focus
State's Labor Focus
The State prioritizes full protection of labor and equal employment opportunities, promoting shared responsibility between workers and employers.
Dispute Resolution Priority
Dispute Resolution Priority
Employers are encouraged to resolve disputes through voluntary means like conciliation to ensure mutual compliance.
Labor and Enterprise Rights
Labor and Enterprise Rights
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Ambiguity Resolution
Ambiguity Resolution
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Wage Entitlement
Wage Entitlement
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Overtime Pay
Overtime Pay
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Night Shift Differential
Night Shift Differential
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Holiday Pay
Holiday Pay
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Service Incentive Leave
Service Incentive Leave
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Special Leave for Women
Special Leave for Women
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Parental Leave for Solo Parents
Parental Leave for Solo Parents
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Paternity Leave
Paternity Leave
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Leave for VAWC Victims
Leave for VAWC Victims
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13th-Month Pay
13th-Month Pay
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Payment Proof
Payment Proof
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Retirement Pay
Retirement Pay
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Separation Pay for Redundancy
Separation Pay for Redundancy
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Separation Pay for Retrenchment
Separation Pay for Retrenchment
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No Separation Pay for Losses
No Separation Pay for Losses
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Final Pay Timeline
Final Pay Timeline
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Study Notes
Employment Regulations in the Philippines
- Philippine laws establish minimum standards for work conditions, hours, wages, and benefits while balancing worker protection and employer prerogatives to foster industrial peace.
- The State prioritizes full protection of labor and equal employment opportunities, promoting shared responsibility between workers and employers.
- Employers are encouraged to resolve disputes through voluntary means like conciliation to ensure mutual compliance.
Labor Rights and Employer Responsibilities
- Labor has the right to a fair share of production profits, while enterprises have the right to reasonable returns on investment.
- Any ambiguities in labor law implementation should favor the interpretation of labor rights.
Wage and Benefits Regulations
- Employees are entitled to wages only when they are able, willing, and ready to work unless affected by illegal lockout or dismissal.
- Overtime pay on regular days increases by 30%, while overtime on rest days or holidays is at least 50% of the regular wage.
- Night shift differential pay cannot exceed 10% of the regular wage for hours worked between 10 PM and 6 AM.
- Regular holidays guarantee workers their regular wage; however, holiday work compensation is double the regular wage.
Leave Benefits
- Employees with at least one year of service earn a service incentive leave entitling them to 15 days with pay.
- Women with continuous employment for at least 6 months receive a special leave benefit of one month with full pay after gynecological surgery.
- Solo parents can take up to 5 working days of parental leave yearly if they have served for at least one year.
- Married male employees are entitled to paternity leave for the delivery of their legitimate spouse.
- Victims of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) have access to paid leave up to 15 days, extendable based on necessity.
Salary and Pay Conditions
- 13th-month pay equals 1/12 of an employee's basic salary for the calendar year.
- Employers must prove payment claims related to salary differentials, service incentive leaves, and holiday pay.
- Retirement pay is required to be at least half a month’s salary for each year of service.
Separation and Termination Policies
- Affected employees due to redundancy or the installation of labor-saving devices receive separation pay of at least half a month’s salary per year of service.
- In cases of retrenchment or cessation of operations not caused by serious financial loss, separation pay amounts to one month's salary or half a month’s pay per year of service, whichever is higher.
- Employers are not obligated to pay separation pay if closure is due to serious business losses.
- Final pay must be issued within 30 days of employee termination or separation.
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