Labor Law

Question 1

refers to the PH laws that provide the minimum requirements regarding work conditions, hours, wages, benefits and other employment conditions that are being implemented by management

Answer 1

labor standards

Question 2

strikes the proper balance between the protection of workers rights vs. the exercise of management prerogatives by the employer in accordance with law and to achieve industrial peace

Answer 2

labor relations

Question 3

What does Section 3 of the Philippine Constitution guarantee for workers?

Answer 3

It guarantees full protection to labor, including rights to self-organization, collective bargaining, security of tenure

Question 4

What is the principle of shared responsibility between workers and employers?


Answer 4

It promotes industrial peace as a shared responsibility of both parties.

Question 5

declaration of basic policy

Answer 5

the state shall afford protection to labor, promote full employment, ensure equal work opportunities

Question 6

What does the law state regarding the implementation and interpretation of labor laws in case of doubt?

Answer 6

It shall be resolved in favor of labor/er or employee.

Question 7

What are some statutory benefits provided to workers in the Philippines?

Answer 7

Minimum wage
Overtime pay
Holiday pay
13th month pay
Paternity leave
Retirement pay
Separation pay
Pagibig
PhilHealth

Question 8

When do the rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Labor become effective?

Answer 8

Fifteen days after announcement of their adoption in newspapers.

Question 9

To whom do the rights and benefits under the Labor Code apply?

Answer 9

All workers, whether agricultural or non-agricultural.

Question 10

What is the objective stated in Article 7 regarding land ownership?

Answer 10

To start reformation with the emancipation of the tiller of the soil.

Question 11

What is the land area deemed owned by tenant-farmers under Article 8?

Answer 11

Five hectares if not irrigated and three hectares if irrigated.

Question 12

How is the value of land determined for tenant-farmers according to Article 9?

Answer 12

Two and one-half times the average harvest of three normal crop years.

Question 13

What is the interest rate for the total cost of land to be paid by the tenant-farmer?

Answer 13

Six percent per annum.

Question 14

Over what period must the tenant-farmer pay?

Answer 14

Fifteen years in equal annual amortizations.

Question 15

What happens in case of default on amortization payments?

Answer 15

The farmers’ cooperative pays the due amount and has recourse against the tenant-farmer.

Question 16

What guarantees the amortizations according to Article 9?

Answer 16

Shares of stock in government-owned and controlled corporations.

Question 17

What condition must be met for a tenant-farmer to receive title to the land?

Answer 17

They must become a full-fledged member of a recognized farmers’ cooperative.

Question 18

How is land title transferred?

Answer 18

hereditary succession or by government

Question 19

Who is responsible for implementing the provisions of the Chapter on Emancipation of Tenants?

Answer 19

The Department of Agrarian Reform.

Question 20

What is the policy of the State regarding employment as stated in Article 12?

Answer 20

To promote and maintain a state of full employment through improved manpower training

Question 21

What is one of the objectives related to overseas employment in Article 12?

Answer 21

To protect every citizen desiring to work locally or overseas by securing the best possible terms and conditions.

Question 22

What does Article 13 define as a “worker”?

Answer 22

A member of the labor force, whether employed or unemployed.

Question 23

What does “recruitment and placement” refer to according to Article 13?

Answer 23

Any act of canvassing, enlisting, or hiring workers, including referrals and advertising.

Question 24

What is a “private fee-charging employment agency”?

Answer 24

A person or entity engaged in recruitment and placement of workers for a fee charged sa worker/employer/both

Question 25

What is required for a person or entity to operate a private employment agency?

Answer 25

A license issued by the Department of Labor.

Question 26

What is the role of the Secretary of Labor as stated in Article 14?

Answer 26

To organize and establish new employment offices as needed.

Question 27

What is the purpose of the Bureau of Employment Services as stated in Article 15?

Answer 27

To develop and monitor a comprehensive employment program.

Question 28

What is one of the duties of the Bureau of Employment Services?

Answer 28

To establish and maintain a registration and licensing system for private sector participation.

Question 29

What does the Bureau of Employment Services develop to aid manpower planning?

Answer 29

A labor market information system.

Question 30

What is the purpose of the vocational guidance and testing system developed by the Bureau of Employment Services?

Answer 30

To aid in proper human resources allocation.

Question 31

What is one of the main functions of the machinery established for manpower resources?

Answer 31

To effectively allocate manpower resources for maximum employment and placement

Question 32

What is the jurisdiction of the regional offices of the Ministry of Labor?

Answer 32

Over all matters involving employer-employee relations including money claims.

Question 33

What type of programs does the Ministry of Labor formulate?

Answer 33

Employment programs designed to benefit disadvantaged groups