Labor standards : the Philippine labor laws and jurisprudence : (with cases, commentaries and analysis)
/ by Josephus B. Jimenez
- 2005 edition
- volumes
Library has: book one.
book one: Chapter 1. Fundamental principles Concepts, definitions and distinctions Objectives, philosophy and rationale Contents, coverage and components Basic principles and policies Constitutional policies and principles Labor code policies Important cases on fundamental principles Chapter 2. Pre-employment and recruitment Pre-employment Recruitment The POEA Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) Abolition of the boards Protection of the OFW Other services for OFWs Mandatory forex remittance Government regulation of recruitment and placement Illegal recruitment Employment of non-resident aliens Employer-Employee relationship Different employment status Important cases on chapter two: pre-employment and recruitment Chapter 3. Human resources development programs The national manpower development program The TESDA Act (RA 7796) The dual training system (RA 7686) The TESDA secretariat Training of apprentices Training of learners Training of handicapped workers Important principles cases on Chapter III Chapter 4. Working conditions and hours of work Hours of work Overtime work Weekly rest periods Holiday pay Service incentive leave Service charges Important cases on chapter four Chapter 5. Wage formulation and wade administration Wages, in general Coverage of the law on wages Minimum wage rates The rule on non-diminution of benefits The rule on bonus and 13th month pay Productivity Incentives Act, RA 6791 Compromises and waivers Payment by result Forms of payment of wages Time of payment Place of payment Direct payment of wages Contractor or sub-contractor Indirect employer Performance bond Solidary liability Workers' preference in case of bankruptcy Attorney's fees Non-interference in the disposal of wages The rules on wage deduction Deposits for loss and damage Withholding of wages and kickbacks Other prohibited acts Wage formulation Wage orders Exemptions from wage orders Standards or criteria for wage-fixing Wage distortion Freedom to bargain Prohibition against injunction Non-diminution of benefits The secretary of labor's visitorial powers Recovery of wages, simple money claims and other benefits Important decision on wages Chapter 6. Working conditions for special employees Special labor standards laws for women : nightwork prohibition Required facilities for women The law on maternity leave benefits The law on paternity leave Family planning services Prohibiting discrimination against women Prohibiting stipulations against marriage Prohibited acts against women The anti-sexual harassment law Women in the entertainment and health services Special laws for women Special laws for minors Employment of minors Prohibition against child discrimination RA 7610 (Special Protection for Children Acts) Employment of house helpers Employment of house workers Important decisions on working conditions for special employee Chapter 7. Health, safety and welfare for workers Medical and dental services Occupational health and safety Employees' compensation and state insurance fund Coverage and liability Occupational diseases Accidents Extent and limitations of liability The limited portability law Liability of third parties Administration of the state insurance fund Contributions Medical benefits Rehabilitation services Temporary total disability benefits Permanent total disability benefits Permanent partial disability benefits Death benefits Provisions common to income benefits Records and reports Penal provisions Transitory provisions Medicare Adult education Important decisions on health, safety and welfare for workers in the Philippines Chapter 8. Procedures in labor standards enforcement and adjudication Procedures for OFW cases [and other compulsory arbitration cases] OFW termination disputes OFW administrative discipline cases OFW claims for death and other related benefits Illegal recruitment cases (administrative aspect) Illegal recruitment: criminal aspect and other liabilities Joint and several liability of local against and their principals Procedures in wage formulation Correcting wage distortions Visitorial power, enforcement and appeals (Article 128) Pure money claims under articles 129 and 217 Distinction between articles 128 and 129 Distinctions between articles 129 and 217 Distinctions between articles 128 and 217 Application for alien employment permit Revocation of alien employment permit Claims under the state insurance fund