SYLLABUS FOR LABOR RELATIONS and

NEGOTIATION

1. Applicable Laws and Principles

§ Presidential Decree 442
§ 1987 Constitution (labor-related provisions)
§ Constitutionally mandated rights of the workers
§ Statutorily mandated rights of the workers

2. Existence of Employer-Employee Relationship (EER)

§ Four fold Test
§ Two tiered test

3. Right to Security of Tenure

§ Classifications of Employment under the Labor Code

4. Management Prerogative
§ Promotions
§ Demotions
§ Transfers

5. Termination of Employment
§ Just Causes
§ Authorized Causes
§ Other forms of severance of employment
§ Twin notice rule

6. Right to Self Oranization

§ Constitutional & Statutory Basis of the Right
§ Two-fold purpose for the exercise of the right
§ Republic Act 9481 (Strengthening the workers’ rights to self-
organization)

7. Legitimate Labor Organization

§ Union Membership & Formation of a Union
§ Registration of a union
§ Rights of Legitimate Labor Organizations
§ Rights and Duties of Union Members
§ Intra-union and Inter-union Disputes
§ Cancellation of Union Registration
§ Duty to Bargain
§ Forms of ULP in Bargaining
§ Right to Engage in Peaceful Concerted Activities
§ Strikes and Lock-outs

8. Unfair Labor Practice

 9. Jurisdiction of Labor Cases

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Regular Attendance
2. Passing grades in tests and quizzes
3. Class Participation in Oral Examinations
4. Submission of Assignments / Projects, if any

REFERENCES

1. The Labor Code, PD 442, as amended

2. Other Laws – to be mentioned in the course of discussion
3. Cases decided by the Supreme Court – to be assigned once in a while

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