JMJ Marist Brothers

NOTRE DAME OF KIDAPAWAN COLLEGE

First Semester
Academic Year 2023 – 2024

LABOR LAWS AND LEGISLATION

Course Description:

A course in labor laws and their implications is crucial for informed decision-
making and sustainable success in today's dynamic business landscape. This course
equips students with a strong foundation in Philippine labor laws, empowering them to
navigate sensitive employee relations, manage risks, and optimise business operations
while upholding ethical standards

General Objectives:

At the end of this course, the students are expected to:

1. Analyse the legal framework regulating labor relations in the Philippines;
2. Evaluate implications of labor laws on business operations and financial performance;
3. Apply legal principles to make informed decisions regarding employee relations,
compensations, and contracts;
4. Identify strategies for mitigating legal risks and promoting positive labor relations; and
5. Evaluate how recent labor trends and legislative changes impact organisations;
competitiveness.

Credits: 3.0
Pre-requisite:
Academic Counselling: Thursday (2-4)
Grading Scheme: Assignment = 10% AQR = 60%
Paper = 30 % Exam = 40%
Report = 20 % Total = 100%

Resources:

Labor Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 442):

Constitution of the Philippines:

Implementing Rules and Regulations:

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE):

National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC): https://nwpc.dole.gov.ph/

national-capital-region/
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Social Security System (SSS): https://www.sss.gov.ph/

Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth): https://

www.philhealth.gov.ph/

Labor Law PH:

Lawphil.net:

The Asia Foundation - Labor Rights in Asia:

University of the Philippines Law Center: https://lawcenter.law.upd.edu.ph/

Ateneo School of Law and Jurisprudence: http://www.ateneo.edu/law

Philippine Labor Coalition (PLC): https://www.nagkaisa.org/2023/07/

Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP): https://tucp.org.ph/

SCHEDULE OF TOPICS

Module 1 Introduction to Labor Laws

Module 2 Key Sources and Framework
1. Social Security System (SSS) Act / GSIS Law
2. PhilHealth Act
3. Employees Compensation Act
4. Home Development Mutual Fund
5. Minimum Wage Law
6. Occupational Safety and Health Law
7. Maternity Leave Law
8. Paternity Leave Act
9. Anti-Discrimination Employment Act
10.Flexible Labor Standards Act
11.Telecommuting Act
12.Security of Tenure Act
13.Anti-Child Labor Law
14.Kasambahay Law
15.Magna Carta for Public Health Workers
16.Special Labor Protection for Women Act
17.Solo Parents' Welfare Act
18.Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Act

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 Module 3 Specialised Topics for Business Leaders
1. Collective Bargaining Agreements
2. Labor Disputes and Litigation Processes
3. Legal Considerations for Outsourcing, Contractualisation,
and Remote Work Arrangements
4. Recent Legislative Changes and Their Impact on Business
5. Global Trends in Labor Regulations
6. Technological Advancements and the Future of Work in the
Context of Labor Law
Assessment Written Report
Presentation
Case Studies
Final Exam

Prepared by:

DR BLENN B NIMER

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