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Physical or mental effort
Labor
Work for which someone is PAID
Labor
Person who hires and pays wages
Employer
Person who renders service/work
EMployee
Governs rights and duties of employers and employees regarding employment terms and labor disputes
Labor Law
Statutes (written laws), regulations, and jurisprudence governing capital-labor relations and employment standards.
Labor Legislation
2 classifications of Labor
Labor standards
Labor Relations
Minimum terms and conditions of employment which the employer is required to grant to its employees
e.g. working conditions, wages, hours of work, holiday pay, etc.
Labor Standards
Regulates the relations between employers and employees
e.g labor organizations, collective bargaining agreement, grievance machinery, etc.
Labor relations
Laws promoting public welfare and providing protection or benefits to society or segments thereof
e.g. GSIS, SSS, PhilHealth, Agrarian law)
Social Legislation
directly affects employment ; focuses on the rights of the worker in the workplace ; refers to labor statutes like labor relations law and labor standards law
e.g. wages
Labor Legislation
govers effects of employment ; refers to social security law ; focuses on the particular part of the society or segment thereof
e.g. compensation for injuries
Social Legislation
Main sources of labor law (6)
- constitution
- Labor code and related special legislation
- Contracts
- Collective bargaining agreement (CBAs)
- Company practices
- Company Policies
main provision on labor
Section, Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution
when was Presidential Decree 442 was enacted
May 1, 1974; 6 months thereafter (Nov 1)
Stands as the law governing employment practices and labor relations in the Philippines, primarily in the private sector
Presidential Decree 442, as amended
what is the administrative agency implementing rules and regulations (IRR)
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
what kind of law is sexual harassment law or Safe Space Act and Magna Carta Law
Special Laws
Jurispredence form part of legal; procedures
SUpreme Court Decision - Art. 8, Civil Code
Resolved in favor of Labor (Art. 4, Labor Code)
Labor Code Interpretation
In favor of safety and decent living for laborer (Art. 1702, New Civil Code)
Labor Contracts Interpretation
In favor of safety and decent living for laborer (Art. 1702, New Civil Code)
Labor Contracts Interpretation
It states that, the state shall afford FULL PROTECTION TO LABOR, local or overseas, organized and unorganized, and promote full employment and equality of employment and equality of employment opportunities for all.
Section 3, Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution
It states that, it shall guarantee the RIGHTS OF ALL WORKERS to self-organization, collective bargaining and negotiations, and peaceful concerted activities, including the RIGHT TO STRIKE in accordance with law. They shall be entitled to security of tenure, humane conditions of work, and a living wage
SECTION 3, ARTICLE XIII OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION
9 Basic rights of workers guaranteed by the costitution (Sec. , Art. XIII, 1987 Constitution)
- Security of tenure
- Living wage
- Share in the fruits of production
- Just and humane working conditions
- Self-organization
- Collective bargaining
- Collective negotiations
- Engage in peaceful concerted activities, including the right to strike
- Participate in policy and decision-making processes
It means employees have the right to job security and protection against unjust dismissal
Security to tenure
It means, workers should receive a salary that covers their basic needs and allows them to live decently
Living Wage
It means, Employees are entitled to a fair share of the profits or benefits derived from their employer or industry’s success.
Share in the fruits of production
It means. workers should have a safe and healthy work environment, reasonable working hours, air compensation, and good occupational health and safety practices.
Just and Humane working conditions
it means, employees can freely form or join labor organizations for collective bargaining and mutual aid and protection.
Self-organization
The representatives of workers negotiate employment terms with employers regarding wages, benefits, working hours, and other employment conditions
Collective bargaining
The process of bargaining and discussing employment matters between management and labor organizations
Collective negotiations
Employees have the right to engage in peaceful actions, such as strikes, to promote their rights, but subject to legal requirements
Engage in peaceful concerted activities, including the right to strike
Employees have the right to be involved in formulating and implementing policies and decisions that affect their rights and working conditions.
Participate in policy and decision-making processes
weighing labor and capital on scales of social justice
Balancing Interests
doctrine extended to benefit more employees
Favoring Labor
shifts depending on the monetary claim
Burden of Proof
substantial evidence required in labor cases
Quantum of Evidence
rights of management are also respected in the interest of fair play
management rights
neither capital nor labor should act oppressively
- the law, in protecting the rights of the employees, authorizes neither oppression nor self-destruction of the employers
Principle of Non-Oppression
work for non-governmental organizations or private companies
Private employees
they are hired by private companies according to their specific criteria and work under terms determined by the company rather than through collective bargaining agreements like in public sectors
private employees
administrative agency of PRIVATE EMPLOYEES/SECTOR
Department of Labor and employment
meaning of DOLE
Department of Labor and Employment
Employment insurance for private sector
SSS – Social Security System
SSS meaning
Social Security System
are individuals who work for
governmental entities at various levels, such as national or local
governments
Public employees
are paid from public funds and their
salaries often come from tax revenue.
Public employees
Administrative agency of Public Sector or Government
CSC – Civil Service Commission
Employment insurance of Public Sector or Government
GSIS - Government Service Insurance System
GSIS meaning
Government Service Insurance System
CSC meaning
Civil Service Commission
GENERAL RULE OF LABOR CODE
All rights and benefits granted to workers under the LC shall apply alike to all workers whether agricultural or non-agricultural.
Regardless of location, all
Filipino workers are protected under Philippine labor and
social legislation
Protection for All Filipino Workers
Statement of the state / Policy of the state
- Full Employment
- Worker Protection
- Free Choice of Employment
- Worker Movement Regulation
- Employment of Aliens
- Public Employment Network
- Overseas Worker Selection
This policy/objective promote and maintain full employment
with improved manpower training, allocation, and
utilization.
Full Employment
This policy/objective Protect citizens seeking work by
securing the best employment terms and conditions.
Worker Protection
This policy/objective Facilitate free choice of employment for job seekers in line with national interest.
Worker Movement Regulation
This policy/objective Facilitate and regulate
worker movement in accordance with national interest.
Worker Movement Regulation
This policy/objective Regulate alien employment and
establish a registration/work permit system.
Employment of Aliens
This policy/objective Strengthen public
employment offices and rationalize private sector
recruitment for national development.
Public Employment Network
This policy/objective Ensure careful selection of
Filipino workers for overseas employment to protect the
Philippines’ reputation.
Overseas Worker Selection
Any labor force member, employed or unemployed.
Worker
Activities related to worker employment - including advertising and contracting.
Recruitment and Placement
Entity charging fees for worker recruitment.
Private Fee-Charging Employment Agency
Document authorizing operation of a private employment agency.
License
Entity recruiting workers without charging fees.
Private Recruitment Entity
Document allowing recruitment and placement
activities by a private entity.
Authority
Individual employed on a vessel for maritime navigation.
Seaman
Worker employment outside the Philippines.
Overseas Employment
Person moving abroad with an immigrant visa or equivalent.
Emigrant
Whose Powers is the following:
1. Establish new employment offices.
2. Set up a job clearance and information system.
3. Develop labor mobility and relocation programs.
4. Require employment information from various sources.
Secretary of Labor
whose responsibilities is these:
1. Develop employment programs.
2. Regulate private sector recruitment and placement.
3. Create programs for disadvantaged groups.
4. Maintain a foreign worker permit system.
5. Develop a labor market information system.
6. Establish a vocational guidance and testing system.
7. Keep a central registry of skills, excluding seamen.
BUREAU OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
________ SECTOR PARTICIPATION
- Involvement of private employment sector in worker
recruitment and placement
- Subject to guidelines by the Secretary of Labor
Private
PROHIBITION FOR TRAVEL AGENCIES
Travel and airline sales agencies banned from recruitment for
overseas employment.
CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT
Recruitment and placement limited to Filipino citizens or
entities with at least 75% Filipino ownership.
refers to the total amount of funds used to finance a company’s operations and growth, including
equity, debt, and retained earnings.
Capitalization
REGISTRATION FEES
Secretary of Labor to set fees
for recruitment license or
authority registration.
Is there fees charged to workers until employment is obtained
or commenced?
NO
should fees must be receipted and regulated by the Secretary of
Labor
YES
is Secretary of Labor may require reports on employment status and data?
YES
Is charging fees beyond the prescribed schedule allowed?
NO
Is Providing false recruitment information or documents allowed?
NO
Is misrepresentation to secure a license or authority allowed?
NO
Is Inducing workers to quit for other employment allowed?
NO
Is influencing entities not to employ non-agency workers allowed?
NO
Is recruitment for jobs harmful to public health, morality, or
national dignity allowed?
NO
Is obstructing labor inspections allowed?
NO
Is it allowed not to complete to file required employment reports.
NO
Is altering employment contracts without approval allowed?
NO
Is involvement with travel agencies by recruitment licensees allowed?
NO
Is Withholding travel documents for financial gain allowed?
NO
What will happen if the rules in the labor code is violated?
Minister of Labor’s authority to suspend or cancel
recruitment licenses for rule violations.
Whose is authority to regulate recruitment and placement activities.
Secretary of Labor
Whose right is to inspect premises and records of entities covered by this Title.
Secretary of Labor
what is ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT
Recruitment by non-licensees or non-holders
consequence of illegal recruitment
Department of Labor and Employment or law
enforcement can initiate complaints.
Penalties for ECONOMIC SABOTAGE
Life imprisonment
AND a fine of P100,000
Penalties for Violations by Licensees or Holders of Authority
Imprisonment of 2-5 years
and/or a fine of P10,000-P50,000
for violations.
Penalties for Violations by Non-Licensees or Non-Holders of
Authority
Imprisonment of 4-8 years
and/or a fine of
P20,000-P100,000
Penalties for Corporate Offenders
deportation for alien officers
Penalties imposed on responsible
officers
Penalties for Conviction Consequences
Automatic revocation of license or authority.
Forfeiture of cash and surety bonds
REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT PERMIT OF NON-RESIDENT ALIENS
Aliens must obtain an employment permit from the
Department of Labor to work in the Philippines.
Prohibition for employment permit for aliens
Aliens cannot change jobs or employers
without the Secretary of Labor’s approval after receiving an
employment permit.
Penalty for PROHIBITION AGAINST TRANSFER OF EMPLOYMENT
Violators will be punished under Articles 289 and 290
of the Labor Code.
Alien workers will face deportation after serving their
Employer obligations for alien employees
must submit a list of
employed non-resident foreign nationals to the Secretary of
Labor
within 30 days of the effective date of the Code.
List details that must submit a list of
employed non-resident foreign nationals
should include:
-names
-citizenship
-addresses
-employment nature
-status of stay.