Chapter 7 Flashcards
an attitude of determination and dedication toward
one’s job. Those with a strong work ethic place a high value on their
professional success. They exhibit moral principles that make them
outstanding employees in any position.
WORK ETHIC
THE DEFINITION OF WORK
Work is both a personal and a social activity. As a personal activity, it is aimed at
developing a person and as a social activity, its purpose is the preservation of human
society. Work, therefore, has moral and legal implications.
•Work is the legitimate use of our mental and bodily powers for economic gain or
profit.
• Work is the “use” or application of our physical powers to accomplish certain tasks. It
is the “use” because nobody can own another man’s body, nor can anyone sell his
body or any part of it, for the purpose of material advantage and gain.
•The purpose of work is to obtain an economic gain or power.
both a personal and a social activity. As a personal activity, it is aimed at
developing a person and as a social activity, its purpose is the preservation of human
society
Work
THE MEANING OF WORK IN THE HOLY BIBLE
From the biblical point of view, God is seen as the author of work and He also
blessed and sanctified work. In the Old Testament, God did not only create man, He
is also the author of work.
In Genesis Chapter 1, God creates a pattern of work and rest for us to follow- He
created the world for six days and rested on the seventh day. The reason for this is to
appreciate and value the meaning of work.
In the New Testament, the meaning of work can be well understood from the
perspective of the mystery of God’s incarnation. When Christ became human,
humanity was blessed and sanctified, including human work. Christ also worked as a
carpenter.
St. Thomas Aquinas enumerates four purposes of work in his own work entitled Summa Theological:
• It provides for one’s daily livelihood;
• It prevents idleness which is a source of many evils;
• It curbs the rebellious flesh; and
• It enables man to give alms from his material surplus.
For St. Thomas Aquinas, man is called to serve God through his work
BASIC DUTIES OF WORKERS
WORK HONESTLY AND COMPLY WITH ALL
AGREEMENTS
NEVER INJURE CAPITAL NOR STEAL FROM THE EMPLOYER
NEVER OUTRAGE THE PERSON OF THE EMPLOYER
NEVER EMPLOY DECEIT OR VIOLENCE IN
PRESENTING A CAUSE
NEVER CONSULT WITH “AGITATORS” OR MEN OF EVIL PRINCIPLES
BASIC DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS
RESPECT THE DIGNITY OF THE WORKERS
APPRECIATE THEIR WORK
NEVER TREAT THEM AS SLAVES TO MAKE MONEY
NEVER ASSIGN THEM TASKS BEYOND THEIR STRENGTH, NOR EMPLOY THEM IN WORK NOT SUITED TO THEIR AGE OR GENDER
GIVE THEM COMMENSURATE AND FAIR WAGES
PROVIDE FOR THEIR HEALTH AND SOCIAL RECREATION
PROVIDE THEM TIME FOR THE PRACTICE OF THEIR RELIGION;
INSTRUCT THEM ON HOW TO USE THEIR MONEY WISELY
INSTRUCT THEM TO LOVE THEIR FAMILY
PROVIDE THEM WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROMOTION
BASIC EMPLOYEE RIGHTS
- EQUAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
- SECURITY OF TENURE
- WORK DAYS AND WORK HOURS
- WEEKLY REST DAY
- WAGE AND WAGE-RELATED BENEFITS
- PAYMENT OF WAGES
- RIGHTS OF FEMALE EMPLOYEES
- EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OF CHILDREN
- SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS
- RIGHTS TO SELF-ORGANIZATION AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
The State shall protect labor, promote full employment, provide equal work
opportunity regardless of gender, race, or creed; and regulate relations between
employees and employers.
EQUAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL.
No employee can be dismissed from work except for a just or authorized cause, and only after due process.
Just cause refers to any wrongdoing committed by an employee; authorized cause refers to economic circumstances that are not the employee’s fault.
SECURITY OF TENURE
An employee must be paid their wages for all hours worked. If their work hours fall
between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., they are entitled to night shift pay in addition to
their pay for regular work hours. If they work over eight hours a day, they are
entitled to overtime pay.
WORK DAYS AND WORK HOURS
A day-off of 24 consecutive hours after six (6) days of work should be scheduled by
the employer upon consultation with the workers.
WEEKLY REST DAY
Wage is the amount paid to an employee in exchange for to the service that they
rendered to their employer. Wage may be fixed for a given period.
WAGE AND WAGE-RELATED BENEFITS
Wages should be paid directly to the employee in cash, legal tender, or through a
bank.
Wages shall be given not less than once every two weeks or twice within a month at
intervals not exceeding 16 days.
PAYMENT OF WAGES
Women are prohibited from engaging in night work unless the work is allowed by the
following rules: industrial undertakings from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., commercial/non-industrial
undertakings from 12 m.n. to 6 a.m., or agricultural takings at night provided that she has had nine consecutive hours of rest.
Welfare facilities, such as separate dressing rooms and lavatories, must be installed at the
workplace.
FEMALE EMPLOYEES RIGHTS
