Flashcard: Labor Law Fundamentals and Social Justice — 16 carte

Labor Code of the Philippines — purpose?

Legal framework protecting workers' rights.

Declaration of Basic Policy — aim?

Protect labor, promote employment, ensure equality.

Construction in favor of labor — principle?

Interpret ambiguities to benefit workers.

Applicability of Labor Code — who?

All workers, agricultural or non-agricultural.

DOLE — role?

Promulgates rules, enforces labor laws.

Emancipation of Tenants — purpose?

Address land grievances, promote social justice.

Land ownership grievances — cause?

Unequal land distribution, tenant unrest.

Pre-employment policies — focus?

Fair recruitment, employment of foreigners.

Recruitment regulation — goal?

Prevent exploitation, ensure transparency.

Conditions of employment — includes?

Hours, rest days, holidays, protections.

Wages — main concern?

Fair, timely payment and proper wages.

Wage prohibitions — include?

Unlawful deductions, manipulation.

Labor relations — overseen by?

National Labor Relations Commission.

Unfair labor practices — examples?

Interference, discrimination, refusal to bargain.

Collective bargaining — purpose?

Negotiate employment terms, resolve disputes.

Termination of employment — lawful?

Based on just causes, proper procedures.