Republic of the Philippines

City of Taguig
Taguig City University
Gen. Santos Avenue, Central Bicutan, Taguig City

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MAJOR IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT

SYLLABUS LABOR RELATIONS & NEGOTIATIONS (PROF 8-LABOR)

School Year 2022-2023

VISION : An eminent center of excellent higher education for societal advancement

MISSION : To nurture a vibrant culture of academic wellness responsive to the challenges of technology and the global
community.
PHILOSOPHY : Social transformation for a caring community and an ecologically balanced country

I. COURSE TITLE : Labor Relations & Negotiations

II. SUBJECT CODE : Prof 8-Labor
III. COURSE CREDIT : 3 Units
IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION :

This course covers the study of Philippine Labor Laws particularly Books V to VII of the Labor Code and other pertinent laws, rules and DOLE issuances.
It is designed to be finished in 18 weeks at 3 hours per week.

V. PRE-REQUISITE :
VI. COURSE OBJECTIVES :

At the end of the course, students will:

1. be able to gain knowledge on how to digest cases on labor laws;

2. be able to understand concepts and principles on labor laws and legislations particularly those that pertains to labor relations;
3. have a better understanding on how labor law provisions and other labor related issuances are applied to different labor cases by providing the
students cases to read and digest;
4. be able to situate and appreciate their future role/s in a particular organization.

VII. COURSE COVERAGE

Week Learning Topics to be Discussed Methodology/ Instructional Evaluation/ Learning No. of

No. Objectives Activities Materials/ Assessment Outcomes/ Hours
Resources Expected
Outputs
1 Familiarization on LEGAL BASIS AND Webinar 1987 Philippine Constitution Powerpoint Working 3 hrs
important concepts CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS Discussion knowledge on
a. policy Labor Code of the Philippines Constitutional
b. definitions Framework of
Civil Code of the Labor Laws
c. Social Justice as Guiding
Philippines
Principles in Labor

1987 Constitution, Article II, 9, 10, Jurisprudence related to the

topic
18, 20 (Declaration of Principles
and State Policies)
Laptop
Article III, Secs. Sections1, 4, 8, 10, Online Google or Zoom and
16, 18(2) other form of social media for
Article XIII, sec. 3 side by side with instructional purposes only
Article III of the Labor Code

Labor Code
Articles 218 and 219
Week Learning Topics to be Discussed Methodology/ Instructional Evaluation/ Learning No. of
No. Objectives Activities Materials/ Assessment Outcomes/ Hours
Resources Expected
Outputs

2 INTERPRETATION OF LABOR
LAWS

Civil Code Articles 1700 to 1703 in

Relation to Article 4 of the Labor Code

Cases:

1. Halaguena v. PAL, 602 SCRA

297, 02 October 2009.
2. Brotherhood Labor Unity v.
Zamora, January 7, 1987.
3. Alilin v. Petron, G.R. No. 177592,
09 June 2014.
4. Garden of Memories Park and
Life Plan v. NLRC, G.R. No.
160278,08 February 2012.
5. Alaska Milk Corporation v. Ruben
Paez et al., G.R. No. 237277,
27November 2019.
Jack Valencia vs. Classique Vinyl
Products, G.R. No. 206390, 30 January
2017
3-5 Familiarization on SECURITY OF TENURE
the concept,
definition, and 1. Elements of ER-EE relationship
elements of 2. What is legitimate contracting and
Employer-
Employee labor-only contracting
relationship,
Week Learning Topics to be Discussed Methodology/ Instructional Evaluation/ Learning No. of
No. Objectives Activities Materials/ Assessment Outcomes/ Hours
Resources Expected
Outputs
legitimate 3. What are the kinds of employees
contracting and 4. What is management prerogatives
labor-only
contracting Labor Code Articles 97 (a), (b), (c),
173 (f), (g), 219 (e)€ and (f).
To know the
different classes of Articles 106-109
employees Articles 293, 295-296

To understand the
concept of DOLE D.O. No. 174-17
management
prerogatives
6-7 To learn the process Termination of employment:
of termination of 1. By the Employer
employment a. Just causes
b. Authorized causes
c. Procedure
d. Consequences of
termination
2. By the Employee

3. Retirement

MID TERM EXAM

Understanding the a. Right to self-organization Synchronous Labor Code of the Philippines Online quiz Working 6 hrs
Right to self- Cases: Online lectures knowledge on
Week Learning Topics to be Discussed Methodology/ Instructional Evaluation/ Learning No. of
No. Objectives Activities Materials/ Assessment Outcomes/ Hours
Resources Expected
Outputs
organization, 1. Southern Philippines Federation of Jurisprudence related to the Case Digest the Right to
Labor vs. Ferrer-Calleja, G.R. No. Recitation topic self-
80882, 24 April 1989 organization
Laptop
2. San Jose Service Cooperative, Inc.
Online Google or Zoom and
vs. Ministry of Labor, G.R. No. other form of social media for
77231, May 31, 1989 instructional purposes only
3. International Catholic Migration
Commission vs. Calleja, G.R. No.
85750, 28 Sept 1990
4. Arizala et al. vs. Court of Appeals,
et al., G.R. Nos. L-43633-34, Sept
4, 1990
5. United Pepsi-Cola Supervisory
Union vs Laguesma and Pepsi
Cola Products Philippines, Inc.,
G.R. No. 122226, March 25, 1998
6. Metrolab Industries, Inc. vs. Hon.
Nieves Roldan-Confesor and
Metro Drug Corp., Employees
Association – FFW, G.R. No.
108855, Feb 28, 1995
Labor Code, Articles 219, 253-257,
258-260, 240-252

To know what acts b. unfair labor practices Synchronous Labor Code of the Philippines Online quiz Working 6 hrs
are considered 1. concept Online lectures knowledge on
unfair Labor Jurisprudence related to the Case Digest unfair labor
practices 2. elements practices
Recitation topic
Cases:
Laptop
Week Learning Topics to be Discussed Methodology/ Instructional Evaluation/ Learning No. of
No. Objectives Activities Materials/ Assessment Outcomes/ Hours
Resources Expected
Outputs
1. General Santos Coca-Cola Plant Online Google or Zoom and
Free Workers Union – Tupas v. other form of social media for
Coca-Cola Bottlers PH, G.R. No. instructional purposes only
178647, 13 February 2009
2. Mariano vs. Royal Interocean
Lines, G.R. L-12429, Feb 27,
1961
3. Philippine Graphic Arts, Inc. vs.
NLRC, et al, G.R. No. L-80737
4. San Miguel Brewery Sales Force
Union (PTGWO) vs Ople and
SMC, G.R. No. 535, Feb 8, 1989
5. Moncada Bijon Factory vs CIR
and Moncada United Workers’
Union, G.R. No. L-18065, Marc
30, 1962;
6. Rubberworld Inc v. NLRC, G.R.
No.75704, 19 July 1989.

Labor Code, Articles 219, 253-257,

258-260, 240-252

To learn and c. Labor Organization Synchronous Labor Code of the Philippines Online quiz Working 6 hrs
familiarize about 1. Definition Online lectures knowledge on
labor organization 2. Registration and cancellation Jurisprudence related to the Case Digest Labor
3. Rights and conditions of Recitation topic Organizations
membership
4. Rights of legitimate labor Laptop
organization Online Google or Zoom and
other form of social media for
instructional purposes only
Week Learning Topics to be Discussed Methodology/ Instructional Evaluation/ Learning No. of
No. Objectives Activities Materials/ Assessment Outcomes/ Hours
Resources Expected
Outputs
Cases:
1. Progressive Development
Corporation – Pizza Hut v.
Laguesma, G.R.No. 115077, 18
April 1997.
2. Philippine Association of Free
Labor Unions v. Secretary of
Labor, G.R. No. L-22228,27
February 1969.
3. National Brewery and Allied
Industries Labor Union of the PH
v. San Miguel Brewery Workers’
Association, G.R. No. L-18170,
31 August1963

To understand 1. CBA Synchronous Labor Code of the Philippines Extensive oral Working 6 hrs
concepts and a. What does duty to bargain Online lectures and/or written knowledge on
principles on Jurisprudence related to the examination all Wages.
collectively mean?
Collective Discussion and topic done thru
Bargaining b. Employee participation and recitation all done online
Agreement, Strikes representation thru online. Laptop
and lock outs c. Grievance Machinery and Online Google or Zoom and
voluntary arbitration other form of social media for
d. Jurisdiction of voluntary instructional purposes only
arbitrator
2. Strikes, Lockouts and other
concerted activities
a. Concept
b. Prohibited activities
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No. Objectives Activities Materials/ Assessment Outcomes/ Hours
Resources Expected
Outputs
c. Picketing
d. Penalties and violation

Labor Code Articles 261-272, 278-287

Final Exam 3 hrs

Computation of Grades with the students to promote transparency 3 hrs
Total 54 Hrs

VIII. COURSE METHODOLOGY X1. COMPUTATION OF GRADES

 Lecture/Discussion
 Group Activity/Group Work
 Work Board/Computation MIDTERM GRADING (50%)
 Synchronous & asynchronous Attendance/Assignment/Recitation 20%
Average Quizzes 20%
IX. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Project 20%
 Attendance
Midterm Exam 40%
 Class participation
100%
* Class Presentation
FINAL GRADING (50%)
 Quizzes
 Assignment Attendance/Assignment/Recitation1 20%
 Mid-term Exam Average Quizzes 20%
 Final Exam Project 20%
Final Presentation /Exam 40%
X. Evaluation Techniques 100%
1. Attendance and class
Participation
2. Group discussions
4. Case studies
5. Written mid-term and final
 examination

XI. COURSE TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCES

AUTHOR TITLE EDITION DATE

Azucena, Cesario A,
DOLE
Ungos, Paulino Jr D
The Labor Code with Comments and Cases, 2019 Edition
Volume II Published and Distributed by Rex Book
Store, 856 Nicanor Reyes, Sr, St. 1977 C.M. Recto
Avenue, Manila, Philippines.
The Labor Code of the Philippines, DOLE, Manila, DOLE Edition renumbered
Philipiines. www.dole.gov.ph
The Law on Labor Standard, Published and Latest edition
Distributed by Rex Book Store, 856 Nicanor
Reyes, Sr, St. 1977 C.M. Recto Avenue, Manila,
Philippines.

Prepared by: Approved by: :

Maryknoll B Grospe, JD, LPT Atty. Marlon Raquel, DBaC, LPT

Faculty Dean, College of Business Management