Course Syllabus for Labor Law I ( Labor Standards) Course Description: The course focuses on the employers must provide or comply with right. minimum terms, conditions and benefits of employment which ‘and to which employees are entitled as a matter of legal Course Outline: He 1. Understanding general principles and concepts ‘A. Definitions / Distinctions of relevant terms = Labor: work; worker; employee; employer local / overseas; organized / unorganized - labor laws or labor legislation 4 branches / areas of labor laws: define and distinguish one from the ‘others ( Maternity Children’s Hospital v ‘Secretary of Labor, 174 SCRA 632) B. Objectives, Philosophy and Rationale - Labor laws in general purpose and sources of labor laws C. Legal bases for enactment of labor and social legislation = Police power (People v Pomar, 46. Phil 440; PASE v Drilon, 163 SCRA 386; CMS Estate Inc. v SSS, 132 SCRA 108) ‘extent and limits; limitations = Social justice ( Calalang v Williams, 70 Phil 728; Garcia v PAL, G.R. No. 1648561, 20 Jan 2009; Capitol Medical Center v Meris, 470 SCRA 125 _ Relevant constitutional provisions ( Art.Il, Secs. 9,10, 18, 20 ) Rights guaranteed - Protection to labor Relevant constitutional provisions ( Art. Xill, Sec Ill; Art Il, Sec. 18) Statutory provisions ( Art. 3, Labor Code; Arts. 1700 &1702, Civil Code ) Rights guaranteed: workers; employers “Balancing of interests: ( Fuentes et al. v NLRC et al., 266 SCRA 24; Capili v NLRC, 270 SCRA 488; Jamer v NLRC, 278 SCRA 632; Gandara Mill Supply v NLRC, 300 SCRA 702) = Other constitutional bases: doctrine of incorporation, non-impairment of contracts, , non-delegation of legislative power, equal protection of the laws, etc. ( ear v Gallant Maritime Services,Inc., G.R. 167614, March 24, D. Other Basic Labor Concepts ss anstustion in favor oflabor Art, 4, Labor Cods; At. 1702, Ch ode. _ (Dreamland Hotel Resort v Johnson, G.R Hep tae No. 191455, March 12, 2014 No work, no pay = Non-diminution of benefits : Art. 100, Labor Code - _ Management rights 2. The Labor Code of the Philippines, as amended > Basic features > Declared Policies (Art. 3) > Grant of rule-making power : extent & limits; effectivity of rules promulgated (Art. 5 )> Applicability (Art.6) _ Coe eee peeiemta shel tests ( four-fold; economic reality; two- ro teree) VN Pictures v LVN Musicians Guild, 1 SCRA 132; RP y Aare ee 23 Nov. 2007; Orozco v CA, 56: Cooperative, G.R. No. 172101, Lid. v NLRC, 179 SCRA 459; CA, 348 SCRA 1; Insular Life Insurance Company Tongko v Manulife, G.R. No. 167622, 29 June 2010 - Commencement; suspension; termination i of existence A. Recruitment ean ‘of workers (Art. 13- 39, Labor Code, as amended; RA 8042, as amended) lel we é i tial eleme’ F Caase: People v Goce, 247 SCRA 780; People v Manungas, 231 Scenbeaay cA, 292 SCRA 534; People v Jamilosa, 512 SCRA 340; People v Panis 142 : - Who may engage in recruitment & placement ; private sector participation - POEA: powers & functions; jurisdiction - Ban on direct hiring; exceptions Mandatory remittance of foreign exchange earings f recruitment & placement reatetioense /authonly required tizenship; captalization; office space; fees to be paid; escrow; bond; verified undertaking 4 >>Ilimitations on use;! suspension; cancellation; revocation >>regulatory power vs visitorial power + Accreditation of foreign principals or projects. + Conduct of recruitment & placement procedures + Employment of migrant workers + Disqualification to engage in recruitment & placement: overseas / local + Prohibited practices ( Art. 34, LC; Sec 6, RA 8042, as amended) - Illegal recruitment + Types; elements; doctrinal rulings; persons liable; penalties; prescription of action + Illegal recruitment & estafa Cases:1. People v Senoron,267 SCRA 278; 2. Republic v PASE, G.R. No. 167590, Nov. 30, 2012; 3. People v Sadiosa, G.R. No. 107084, May 15, 1998; 4. People v Lalli, G.R. No. 195419, Oct. 12, 2011; 5. People v Hemandez, G.R. No. 141221-36, Mar. 3, 2012; 6. People v Trinidad, G.R. No. 181244, Aug, 9, 2010; 7. Sy v People, G.R. No.183879, Apr. 14, 2010: 8, Sunace International Management Services, Inc. v NLRC, G.R. No, 161757, Jan. 25, 2006; 9. Sameer Overseas Placement Agency, Inc. v Cabiles, G.R. No. 170139, Aug, 5, 2014. 40. Antonio Serrano v Gallant Marttme Services, Inc., G.R. No, 167614, Mar. 24, A Eppa ef Non- Resident Aliens Art. 40 - 42, LC; DOLE Department Order No. + Basic requirements for employment, exemptions/ exclusions coe aliity; imitations; grounds for denial, revocation, cancellation Gases:1. General Milling Corp. v Torres, G.R. No. 9366, Apr. 22, 1991 2. McBurnie v Ganzon, G.R. No. 178034, Oct.17, 2013; 3. WPP Marketin ‘Communications, Inc. v Galera, G.R. No. 169207, Mar. 25, 2010 "A. Training a! of Special Workers nd Employment joes (Art. 97-72, LC) «Qualifications; requisites dase: Nitto Enterprises v NLRC & Cal Learners (Art. 73-77 LC) ‘Apprent 2 for employer. No.114337, Sept. 29, 1995 iG. I Gualifications; when hiring allowed + Distinguish from apprentices | — workers (Ant. 78 - 81, Handicapped vr joyable; eligilty for apprenticeship OF. learnership + ine ( Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, R.A. 72771) Gase: Bernardo v NLRC, 310 SCRA 186 PLOYMENT ‘A. CONDITIONS OF EMPL( (art 82-93,L0) ‘1, Working conditions and Rest Periods = Coverage; exclusions Cases: Angelina Francisco v NLRC et al., G.R_ No. 170087, Aug. 31, ase Stel eod v NLRC, G.R. No. 146667, Jan. 23, 2007; Auto Bus sroneport System, nc. v Bautista, G.R. No. 158367, May 16, 2005; Fransrt Sauuta, G.R. No. 233413, June17, 2019; Lambo v NLRC, 317 SCRA 420 Sr urs of Work: normal hours of work and work hours of health personnel: compensable hours worked; meal periods; night shift differential; overtime work b. Weekly rest periods: purpose of the law; preference of employee; ‘compulsory work on rest day; compensation (premium pay) c. Holidays, service incentive leaves and service charges = Holiday pay: meaning and purpose; how computed; regular holiday distinguished from special day; entitlement of monthly-paid employees; exempted employees; effects of absences, business closure; double holiday; successive regular holidays = Service incentive leave: when entitled; accumulation and cash conversion: basis of computation; exempted employees; pressrpve period i - ther leave benefits: paternity leave; maternity leave; leave gynecological surgery leave; leave of Soe Lape = Service charges: coverage & distribution; con abolition; distinguish i cay , abolton: isigush rom tps (RA 11260; Labor Advisory No, 10, "SES: Union Carbide Li 564; SSS v SSS supavaas Ut {HT SCRA Tae Bele a Nee oee Tyco, GR. No. 151808, Oct 15, 2008: Durabuil Recarte Preven a NLRC, 152 SCRA 328; Sime Darby Pllipit eet, LRG (52 SCRA 328, Sime Darby Pilipinas Inc. v NLRC, 269 SCRA 86 Employees Savings & Loan IeecaiohaNeere pas SoA asain : IBAAEU v Incio EN raeS ee ee ng, 132 SCRA 663; Asian Transmission const v om ‘ G.R. No. 144664, M: Sc 0G 4864: Mar: 18, 2004; Union of Flipro Employees v Vivar, 205 2. WAGES a. Preliminat inary mare age 21; 88 Labor Cote Rule Vill, Book Ill, IRR) ‘ ( I cilities; i alowances; sles commission; gratuty: nus, {4° mort pay) ; ay)———E———— — b. Minimum wage > .A, 140 SCRA 304 i > aes ‘Banking Corp. v Sadac, G.R. No. 464772, June 8, 2008 > Our Haus Realty Developme" 204651, Aug. 6, 2014; Mabeza v ‘April 18, 1997; Millares v NLRC, > Atok Big Wedge Mining 6277, v it Association, 91 Phil i ‘3h Pen pay (PD 851 & its implementing guidelines) > Meaning; coverage; exclusions; basis of computation rates (Art. 99 — 101, Labor Code, as ‘amended by ant Corp.v Parian, G.R. No. NLRC, G.R. No. 118506, 305 SCRA 500 ‘Atok Big Wedge Mutual ation Act 8727 or the Wage Rationalization Act) Fanon} exemptions; sanctions Bor im wage rates; Purpose for non-compliance Principle on non-diminution or non-elimination of benefits ines (contract; company practice; Constitution; Art 4, LC) ‘Arco Metal Produets,Inc. v Samahan ng Manggagawa 3 Arco Mota NAFLU, GR. No. 170734, May 14, 2008, Wesleyan Usiversity Phils. v Wesleyan Phils, Faculty & Staff Association, G.R. No. 181806, Mar. 12, 2014 Payment by results Payment of wages (Art. 102 - 105, LC; Secs. 1-6, Rule vill, Regional minimut 0k Ill, IRR) > Forms; time; place; to whom Contracting or sub-contracting ( Art. 106 — 109, LC; Department Order No. 174, dated March 16, 2017) > Permissible contracting/subcontracting, requisites: (registration; substantial capital or investment; control; legal rights compliance) > Elements of labor only contracting > Other illicit forms of employment. > Liability of parties CASES: Tabas v Califomia Marketing Co.Inc.169 SCRA 497; Digi No. ital Telecom Phils. Inc. v Digital Employees Union, G.R 184903-04, Oct. 10, 2012; Norkis Trading Corp. v Buenavista, GR. No. 182018, Oct. 10, 2012; Neri v NLRC, 224 SCRA 7171; CCl BPI v Agito, G.R. No. 179546, Feb. 13, 2009 Preference of workers’ money claims in case of bank ruptey > DBP v NLRG, 189 SCRA 328; Bolinao v Hon, Padolina, 496s ; Baragoya v APT, G.R. No. 160073, Oct. 24, ares. fees (Art. 111, LC) rohibitions regarding wages ( Art. 112- 119, jardin 112-119, LC} > Interference in disposal; deductions; onesie loss or damage; withholding; ki * rotali matey ling; kickbacks; retaliatory measures; false ©. Wage studies, wage 127, Labor Code, Deere eng Wade aelcrination Ar. 1205 wage fixing; Wage orders : when issued; effectivity; standards / criteria for ‘ i; ivity, standards / A ia fori 7 for correction Wage distortion: meaning; elements; procedure d. Administration and enforcement (Art. 128 - 129, LC, as amended) Visitorial, enforcement and adjudicatory powers E. Working Conditions For Special Group of Employees 1. Women (Art. 130 — 136, LC,as amended) ‘a. employment benefits: facilities ; maternity leave; family planning services b. unlawful / prohibited acts : discrimination; stipulation against marriage; other prohibited acts CASES: PT&T v NLRC, 272 SCRA 596 ; Olympia Gualberto et al. v Marinduque Mining Industrial Corp., CA- G.R. No. 52753, June 28, 1978; Duncan Association of Detailmen v Glaxo Wellcome Phils., Inc., G.R. 162994, Sept. 17, 2004; Star Paper Corp. v Simbol, G.R. No. 164774, April 12, 2006; Del Monte Phils. v Velasco, G.R. No. 153477, Mar. 6, 2007; Lakpue Drug, Inc. v Belga, G.R. No. 166379, Oct. 20, 2005. Acts of Violence against women and children ( R.A. 9262) -Sexual Harassment ( R.A. 7877) CASES: Libres v NLRC, G.R. No. 123737, May 28, 1999; Domingo v Rayala, G.R. No. 155831, Feb. 18, 2008; Aquino v Acosta, 429 498 E Minors (Art. 137- 138, LC, as amended) Househelpers (R.A. 10361, entitled Domestic Workers’ Act , of 2013 CASE: Remington Industrial Sales Corp. v Castant Nblanuaoisee Pp. eda, G.R. No. 169295 — 96, 4. Homeworkers ~ Art. 151 ~ 153, Labor Cod 5. Night Workers Cea > Art. 154-161, Labor Code, as amended by June 21, 2011; D.0. No. 119-12 dated Jan. con i a ebeiovesl on ici Oe Phil