ARTS. 130-133, 135-137, 139, & 141-152

Question 1

The Secretary of Labor and Employment shall establish standards that will ensure the safety and health of women employees

Answer 1

Art. 132 Facilities for Women

Question 2

• Provide seats proper for women and permit them to use such seats when they are free from work and during working hours
• To establish separate toilet rooms for men & women
• To establish a nursery in a workplace
• To determine the minimum age & other standards for retirement or termination in special occupations such as those of flight attendants and the like

Answer 2

Art. 132 Facilities for Women

Question 3

Every employer shall grant to any pregnant woman employee who has rendered an aggregate service of at least 6 months for the last 12 months

Answer 3

Art. 133 Maternity Leave Benefits

Question 4

Maternity leave of at least 2 weeks prior to expected date of delivery and another 4 weeks after normal delivery or abortion with full pay based on her regular or ave. weekly wages

Answer 4

Art. 133 Maternity Leave Benefits

*The employer may require from any woman employee applying for maternity leave the production of medical cert. *

Question 5

The maternity leave shall be extended without pay on account of illness medically certified to arise out of the pregnancy, delivery, abortion or miscarriage, which renders the woman unfit for work unless she has earned unused leave credits from which such extended leave may be charged

Answer 5

Art. 133 Maternity Leave Benefits

Question 6

The maternity leave provided in this Article shall be paid by the employer only for the first 4 deliveries by a woman employee

Answer 6

Art. 133 Maternity Leave Benefits

Question 7

Establishments which are required by law to maintain a clinic or infirmary shall provide free family planning services which shall include, but not limited to, the application or use of contraceptive pills & intrauterine devices

Answer 7

Art. 134 Family Planning Services; Incentives for Family Planning

Question 8

It shall be unlawful for any employer to discriminate against any woman employee with respect to terms and conditions of employment solely on account of her sex

Answer 8

Art. 135 Prohibited discriminatory acts against women

Question 9

Art. 133

How many days are paid maternity leave?

Answer 9

60-105 days

note: This law covers female workers both in public & private sectors, including those in informal economy

Question 10

The law provides for an additional 15 days of paid leave if the female worker qualifies as solo parent, with an option to extend for an additional 30 days without pay

Answer 10

Art. 133

Question 11

Art. 135

The following are acts of discimination against women:

Answer 11

• payment of lesser compensation against a male employee for work of equal value
• Favoring a male employee over a female employee with respect to promotion, training opportunities, study and scholarship

Question 12

It shall be unlawful for an employer to require as a condition of employment or continuation of employment that a woman employee shall not get married

Answer 12

Art. 136 Stipulation Against Marriage

Question 13

It shall be unlawful for any employer to deny any woman employed by him for the purpose of preventing her from enjoying any benefits provided under this code

Answer 13

Art. 137 Prohibited acts against women

Question 14

It shall be unlawful for any employer to discharge such woman on account of her pregnancy, or while on leave in confinement due to her pregnancy

Answer 14

Art. 137 Prohibited acts against women

Question 15

It shall be unlawful for any employer to discharge or refuse the admission of such woman upon returning to her work for fear that she may again be pregnant

Answer 15

Art. 137 Prohibited acts against women

Question 16

No child below 15 years of age shall be employed, except when he works directly under the sole responsibility of his parents or guardian, and his employment does not in any way interfere with his schooling

Answer 16

Art. 139 Minimum Employment of Minor

Question 17

Any person between 15 & 18 years of age may be employed for such number of hours and such periods of the day as determined by the Sec. of Labor & Employment in appropriate regulations

Answer 17

Art. 139 Minimum Employment of Minor

Question 18

The foregoing provisions shall in no case allow the employment of a person below 18 in an undertaking which is hazardous or deleterious in nature as determined by SOLE

Answer 18

Art. 139 Minimum Employment of Minor

Question 19

No employer shall discriminate against any person in respect to terms and conditions of employment on account of his age

Answer 19

Art. 140 Prohibition Against Child Discrimination

Question 20

Art. 141

Service in the employer’s home which is usually necessary or desirable for the maintenance and enjoyment thereof and includes ministering to the personal comfort & convenience of the members of the employer’s household, including services of family drivers

Answer 20

Domestic or household service

Question 21

The original contract of domestic service shall not last for more than 2 yrs. but it may be renewed for such periods as may be agreen upon by the parties

Answer 21

Art. 142 Contract of Domestic Service

Question 22

Househelpers shall be paid the following minimum wage rates: 800.00 a month in Manila. 650.00 a month for those in other chartered cities and first-class municipalities and 550.00 a month in other municipalities

Answer 22

Art. 143 Minimum Wage

Question 23

The employers shall review the employment contracts of their househelpers every 3 yrs. to improve the terms and conditions thereof and those househelpers who are receiving at least 1,000.00 shall be covered by the SSS and be entitled to all the benefits provided thereunder

Answer 23

Art. 143 Minimum Wage

Question 24

The minimum wage rates prescribed under this Chapter shall be the basic cash wages which shall be paid to the househelpers in addition to lodging, food and medical attendance

Answer 24

Art. 144

Question 25

No househelper shall be assigned to work in a commercial, industrial or agricultural enterprise at a wage or salary rate lower than that provided for agricultural or non-agri workers

Answer 25

Art. 145 Assignment to Non-Household Work

Question 26

If the househelper is under the age of 18, the employer shall give him/her an opportunity for at least elem. education. The cost of the househelper’s education shall be part of their compensation unless there is a stipulation

Answer 26

Art. 146 Opportunity for Education

Question 27

The employer shall treat the househelper in a just and humane manner. In no case shall physical violence be used upon the househelper

Answer 27

Art. 147 Treatment of Househelpers

Question 28

The employer shall furnish the househelper, free of charge, suitable and sanitary living quarters as well as adequate food and medical attendance

Answer 28

Art. 148 Board, Lodging and Medical Attendance

Question 29

If the period of household service is fixed, neither the employer not the househelper may terminate the contract before the expiration of the term, except for a just cause.

Answer 29

Art. 147 Indemnity for Unjust Termination of Services

Question 30

If the househelper is unjustly dismissed, he or she shall e paid the compensation already earned plus that for 15 days way of indemnity

Answer 30

Art. 147 Indemnity for Unjust Termination of Services

Question 31

If the househelper leaves withour justifiable reason, he or she shall forfeit any unpaid salary due him or her not exceeding 15 days

Answer 31

Art. 147 Indemnity for Unjust Termination of Services

Question 32

If the duration of the household service is not determined , the employer or the househelper may give notice to put an end to the relationship 5 days before the intended termination of the service

Answer 32

Art. 150 Service of Termination Notice

Question 33

Upon the severance of the household service relation, the employer shall give the househelper a written statement of the nature and duration of the service and his/her efficiency & conduct as househelper

Answer 33

Art. 151 Employment Certification

Question 34

The employer may keep such records as he may deem necessary to reflect the actual terms & conditions of employment of his househelper, which the latter shall authenticate by signature/thumbmark upon request of the employer

Answer 34

Art. 152 Employment Record