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What year was the Labor Code of the Philippines promulgated?
What year was the Labor Code of the Philippines promulgated?
1974
What act allowed the employment of night workers?
What act allowed the employment of night workers?
R.A. No. 10151
Who is the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment mentioned in the document?
Who is the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment mentioned in the document?
Silvestre H. Bello III
The Labor Code has never been amended since it was enacted.
The Labor Code has never been amended since it was enacted.
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Which of the following acts is mentioned in the document?
Which of the following acts is mentioned in the document?
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What is the purpose of the Labor Code according to the foreword?
What is the purpose of the Labor Code according to the foreword?
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The _____ in the Philippines strives to provide protection to labor and promote employment.
The _____ in the Philippines strives to provide protection to labor and promote employment.
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What is the hotline number for the Department of Labor and Employment?
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What is the year of publication of the Labor Code referenced?
What is the year of publication of the Labor Code referenced?
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What decree is referred to as establishing the Labor Code?
What decree is referred to as establishing the Labor Code?
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The Labor Code has been amended since its original promulgation in 1974.
The Labor Code has been amended since its original promulgation in 1974.
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Who is the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment as per the document?
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What is the purpose of the 2011 R.A. No. 10151?
What is the purpose of the 2011 R.A. No. 10151?
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What does the term 'DOLE' stand for?
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Study Notes
Labor Code of the Philippines Publication
- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has published the Labor Code of the Philippines for free.
- This edition incorporates relevant amendments made by subsequent laws.
- The book reflects the latest decisions of the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
- The DOLE aims to empower Filipino workers and employers by providing them with knowledge of their rights and obligations under the Labor Code.
- The DOLE wants to make it easy for everyone to understand the law.
Renumbering of Labor Code Provisions
- The Labor Code was renumbered in 2011 to accommodate the provisions of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10151, which allows for the employment of night workers.
Renumbering Approval
- R.A. No. 10757 (2015) and R.A. No. 10741 (2016) legally acknowledge the renumbered provisions of the Labor Code.
Labor Code and Related Laws
- The Labor Code includes references to related laws and regulations.
- Provisions of the Labor Code that have been repealed by subsequent laws are noted in the book.
Department Terminology
- Some provisions of the Labor Code refer to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) as the “Ministry of Labor and Employment,” “Ministry of Labor,” or “Department of Labor.”
Publication Information
- This book is published and distributed for free, and is copyrighted by the DOLE in 2022.
- The book can't be reproduced for commercial purposes without DOLE's written permission.
- It's based on Presidential Decree No. 442 of 1974, or the Labor Code, which aims to protect labor, promote employment and human resources development, and ensure industrial peace based on social justice.
- The publication is guided by DOLE Department Advisory No. 01, Series of 2015.
BWC Project Team
- The book's development was led by a BWC project team, with Ma. Teresita S. Cucueco, MD, CESO III, as the Assistant Secretary.
- Other key figures include Nicanor V. Bon, Chief Labor and Employment Officer, and Emilia T. De Guzman, Supervising Labor and Employment Officer.
- The team also includes Queen Therese D. Espinas, Senior Labor and Employment Officer, and Pauli Andrenette Grace D. Ong, Labor and Employment Officer II.
Acknowledgments
- Several individuals outside the BWC project team contributed to the book.
- These include Atty. Catherine Legados-Parado, Labor Arbiter, NLRC.
- Others are Atty. Alvin B. Curada, Director II, NWPC, and Atty. Julienne Marie C. Recamara, Attorney VI, NLRC.
Cover Design
- The cover design was created by Euniz Johanne M. Garcia-Bingil, Information Systems Analyst II.
Foreword
- The Secretary of Labor and Employment, Silvestre H. Bello III, wrote the foreword, expressing delight with the publication of this edition of the Labor Code.
- He emphasizes the numerous amendments, repeals, and insertions the Labor Code has undergone since 1974, with R.A. No. 10151 (2011) as a significant example, adding a chapter on night workers.
- He highlights the official renumbered Labor Code, reflecting all amendments, notes all repeals, and cross-references superseded provisions with related laws and regulations.
- This renumbering aligns with Supreme Court rulings and was subsequently approved by legislation.
- The main purpose of this publication is to empower both workers and employers by providing clear and accessible information about their rights and obligations under the Labor Code.
- The Secretary hopes it will serve as a comprehensive reference material especially for students, law practitioners, and the general public, making the law less daunting.
Notes
- This book maintains the original text of the Labor Code or the latest legislative amendments and revisions.
- Any provisions expressly repealed by subsequent laws are noted for reference.
- References to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) might appear as "Ministry of Labor and Employment," "Ministry of Labor," or "Department of Labor."
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of the Labor Code of the Philippines, including its latest updates and amendments from various laws. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Filipino workers' rights and obligations under the law, as established by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
