ARELLANO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW LABOR LAW REVIEW COURSE OUTLINE SY.2017-2018 Comm. Nieves E. Vivar-De Castro Basic Principles and Concepts A. Constitutional Provisions/Basis i. Art. I Sec. 10 (Social Justice) it Art. II Sec. 18 (Protection to Labor Clause) iy. Art. IIL Sec. & (Right to organize Unions} iv. Art, XIE Sec. 3 (Protection to Labor Clause) v. Art. XIII Sec. 14 (Protection of Women) B. Civil Code i Article 1700 li Article 1702 ©. Definitions Labor Law Labor Standards lit. Labor Relations iv. Social Legislation/Weltare Laws Case Study > Calalang vs. Williams, 70 Phil, 728 > Philippine Association of Service Exporters, inc. v. Drilon, > G.R. No, 81958, 30 June 1988; > C. Alcantara & Sons vs. CA, et. al., GR. No. 155109, 29 September 2010; St. Mary's Academy of Dipolog vs. Palacio, et al., G.R. No. 164913, 08 September 2010; Maternity Children’s Hospital vs. Sec. of Labor, G.R. No. 78909, June 30, 1989; > Philippine Airlines, inc. v. Santos, Jr. et al., G. R. No. 77875, 04 Feb 1993 > Antonio M. Serrano vs. Gallant Maritime Services, et al., G.R. No. 16/614, March 24, 2009; Vom RO Se 'Q > Ang Tibay vs. CIR, 69 Phil. 635; Q > Federico Ledesma, Jr. vs. NLRC, October 19, 2007 {o.~ Cristobal vs. Employees’ Compensation Commission, et al., G. R. No. L-49280, 30 April 1980 PRELIMINARY TITLE General Provisions (Chapter 1 Articles 1-6 LC) A. Declaration of Basic Policy (Art. 3 LC) i, Rights of Employees/workers (Art. XIII, Sec. 3 of the 1987 Phil. Constitution and Art. 3 of the Labor Code) ii, Management Rights Case Study - (a 0 10° Ymbong vs. ABS-CBN, G.R. No. 184885, 07 March 2012; Duncan Association of Detailman-PTGWO, et al., vs. Glaxo Wellcome Philippines Inc., G.®. No. 162994, 17 September 2004; Pollo vs. David et al., G.R. No. 181881, 18 October 2011; Mansion Printing Center vs. Bitara Jr., G.R. No 168120, 25 January 2012; Smart Communications vs. Astorga, G.R. No. 148132, 28 January 2008; Star Paper vs. Simbol, G.R. No. 164774, 12 April 2006; Armando Yrasegui vs. PAL G.R. No. 168081, 17 October 2008; Manila Pavillion vs. Henry Delado, G.R. No. 189947, 25 January 2012 Prince Transport, Inc. vs. Garcia, et al. G.R. No. 167291, 12 January 2011; Producers Bank of the Philippines vs. NLRC, 355 SCRA 489 (2001); PAL vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 123294, 20 October 2010; Lepanto Ceramics Inc. vs. Lepanto Ceramics Employees Assoc. G.R. No. 180866, 02 March 2010, PLDT vs. Joey Teves, G.R. No. 143511, 15 November 2010;45 ~ San Miguel Brewery Sales Force Union (PTGWQ) vs. Hon. Ople et al., G.R. No, 5315 08 February 1989; Uy ~ Sosito vs. Aguinaldo Development Corp., G R. No. 48926, 24 December 1987; B. Construction in favor of labor (Article 4 LC) Case Study: a ee uM , 50 3” we 33° I" We Wer Union of Filipro Employees v. Vivar, J:., 205 SCRA 200 Insular Hotel Employees Union-NFL. vs, Water Front Insular Hotel Davao, G.R. No. 174040-41, 22 September 2010; Soriano v Offshore Shipping and Manning Corp., et. al., G.R No. 78409, 14 Sept. 1989; Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. vs. NLRC, G.R. 116542, July 30, 1996; Colgate Palmolive Philippines, Inc, vs. Ople, G.R. No 73681, June 30, 1988 De Castro vs Liberty Broadcasting G.k. No. 165153; September 23, 2008; Penaflor vs. Outdoor G.R. No. 177114; January 21, 2010; FEM’s Elegance Lodging House, Inc. v. Hon. Murillo, G.R No. 117442-43, 11 January 1995; Villa Vert v. ECC and GSIS, G.R. No. 48605, 14 December 1981; Jimenez v. ECC, G.R. 58176, 23 March 1984; C. Rules and Regulations (Art. 5 LC); Rule Making Authority/Rule Making Power to promulgate Implementing Rules and Regulations Case Study: er we I" Philippine Association of Service Exporters, Inc. v. Torres, 21 SCRA 298, August 06, 1992; Shell Philippines vs. Central Bank, 162 SCRA 628; IBAAEU vs. Inciong, G.R. L-52415, October 23, 1984 D. Applicability and Non-Applicability of the Labor Code (Art. 6 LC)i. Applicable a. All workers ~ agricultural and non-agricultural b. GOCC - organized under general laws in corporation ~ Corporation Code ji, Not Applicable a. Government employees ~ what is applicable? Civil Service Rules and £.0. 180 (Guidelines for the exercise of the Right to organize of government employees) b. GOCC with original charter - Art. IX-B, Sec. 2(1) of the Constitution c. International Agencies and specialized agencies or UN treaty or international conventions Case Study: Yr Lasco vs. UN Revolving Fund for Natural Resources Exploration, G.R. 109095-109107, February 23, 1995; Gf - Republic vs. CA, G.R. 87676, Dec. 20, 1989 dr PNOC-Energy Dev. Corp. vs. NLRC, G.ls, No.100947, May 31, 1993 4B - Juco vs. NLRC & NHC, G.R. 98107, August 18, 1997 IL. Emancipation of Tenants (Chapter II, Arts. 7-11 LC) A. Republic Act 6657 (Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law) BOOK ONE PRE-EMPLOYMENT I. Recruitment and Placement of Workers (Arts.13-37 LC; R.A. 8042 Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995 as amended by R.A. 10022) A. Definition: a) Recruitment and Placement (Art. 13 [b] LC) dy * People v. Panis, G.R, Nos, L-58674-77, July 11, 1990b) Private fee-charging employment agency (art.13 [c] LC) ) Private Recruitment Entity (Art.13 [e] LC) 4) License (Art.13 [d] LC) e) Authority (Art.13 [f] LC) B. Procedure i, Recruitment and Placement for Local Employment ii, Recruitment and Placement for Overseas Employment References: 1. D.O. 141-14 Revised Rules and Regulations governing Recruitment and Placement for Local Employment; 2. 2002 POEA Rules for Land-Based Overseas Workers; 3. Memorandum Circular No. 10 Amended Standard Terms and Conditions governing the Overseas Employment of Filipino Seafarers; 4. R.A. 8042 Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995 as amended by R.A. 10022 C. Licensing 4K » Hellenic Phil. Shipping, Inc. v. Siete, G.R. No. 84082, March 13, 1991 D. Ban on Direct Hiring (Art. 18 LC) i Direct Hiring vs. Name Hiring E, Mandatory Remittance of foreign exchange Earnings (Art. 22 LC) F. Who may engage in recruitment and placement of workers? i Public employment offices;I rreoa ii, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA); ili. Private recruitment entities; iv. Private employment agencies; v. Shipping or manning agents or representatives; vi. Such other persons or entities as may be authorized by the Secretary of Labor and Employment; and vii. Construction contractors. . Travel Agencies prohibited to recruit (Art. 26 LC) Non-transferability of license or authority (Art. 29 LC) Prohibited Practices (Art. 34 LC) Regulation and Enforcement i. Suspension and/or Cancellation of License ot Authority (Art. 35 LC) Regulatory and Visitorial Power of the DOLE Secretary (Arts, 36 37 LC) ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT (Art. 38-39 LC; R.A. 8042 Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995 as amended by R.A. 10022) A as 2S Definition: Ilegal Recruitment (Art. 38 LC; Sec. 6, RA.8042; See. 5, RA. 10022) . Simple Illegal Recruitment i Elements of Simple Illegal Recruitment Uo » Delia D. Romero v. People G.R. No. 171644, November 23, 2011 ii. Illegal Recruitment vs. Estafa Case Study: > Darwin vs. CA, G.R. No. 125044 July 13, 1998; > Edgardo Panganiban vs. Tara Trading Ship Management, G.R. No. 187032, 18 October 2010; > People vs. Lapiz, 391 SCRA 131 (2002) > People vs. Logan, 361 SCRA 581 (2001)People vs. Chua, G.R. No. 128280, April 4, 2001 » People vs. Merris, G.R. No. 11745-50 & 7447, March 28, 2000 > Millares vs. NLRC (July 29, 2002) 385 SCRA 306 Gu-Miro vs. Adorable, G.R. No. 160952, August 20, 2004 Rovago vs. Esso Eastern Maritime Ltd., G.R. 158324 March 14, 2005 > OSM Shipping Phils. Inc. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 138193, March 5, 2003 » Trans Action Overseas Corporation vs. Secretary of Labor, G.R. No.109583, September 5, 1997 > Catan vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 77279, April 15, 1988 > Royal Crown Internationale vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 78085, October 16, 1989 > People vs. Calonzo, G.R. Nos. 115150-'5, September 27, 1996 Salazar vs. Achacoso and Marquez, G.R. No. 81510, March 14, 1990 > People of the Philippines vs. S. Angeles, G.R. No. 132376, April 11, 2002 . Illegal Recruitment considered @ crime involving Economic Sabotage (Art. 38 LC) i. Syndicate Case Study: ‘ > People vs. Goce 247 SCRA 780 (1995) » People vs. Avendano, 216 SCRA 187 (1992) GS = People vs. Badoza 215 SCRA 33 (1992) ii. In Large Scale Case Study: (G > People vs. Yan Tiong Meng G.R. Nos. 120835-40, April 10, 1997 + People vs. Bautista 241 SCRA 216 (1995) (GY * People vs. Coronacion, 237 SCRA 227 (1994)ea > People vs. Comia, G.R. No. 109761, September 01, 1994 D. Penalties (Sec. 7 of RA. 8042 as amended by Sec. 6 of RA 10022) E. Prescriptive period for illegal Recruitment (Sec. 12 of RA 8042) F. Liabilities i. Liabilities of the local employment agency and the employer (“joint and several liability”) li, Theory of Imputed Knowledge ili. Pre-Termination of Contract of Migrant Workers and Money claims (Sec. 10 RA 8042 as amended by Sec 7 of RA 10022) Case Study FO > Millares vs. NLRC G.R. No. 110524, July 29, 2002; Fl - Pentagon International Shipping Inc. vs. Adelantar, G.R. No. 157373, July 27, 2004; FL» Skippers United Pacific, Inc. vs. Doza, G.R. No. 175558, February 08, 2012; Ae Elizabeth M. Gagui v. Simeon Dejero and Teodoro R. Permejo, G.R. No. 196036, October 23, 2013; At > ATCI Overseas Corporation vs. Echin, G.R. No. 178551, October 11, 2010 “KE > Serrano v. Gallant, G.R. No. 167614, March 24, 2009;Ay > Yap v The Namaris, G. R. No. 179532, May 30 2011; Fp» Sameer Overseas Placement Agency, Inc., vs, Joy C. Cabiles G.R. No. 170139, August 05, 2014 IL. Employment of Non-Resident Aliens (Arts.40-42 LC) A. Resident vs. Non-Resident Alien B. When may be employed C. Employment Permit (Art. 40 LC) D. Prohibition against Transfer of Employment (Art. 41 LC) -Fy~ General Milling Corp. vs. Torres, G.R, No. 9366, April 22, 1991 BOOK TWO HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 1. National Manpower Development Program A. Chapter 1 ~ National Policies and Administrative Machinery for Their Implementation (Arts. 43-56 LC) Articles 43- 56 of the Labor Code now superseded by RA 7796, Technical Education and Skills Development Act of 1994 1. Training and Employment of Special Workers A. Apprentices (Chapter I Arts. 57-72 LC) i. Definition: Apprentice ii, Qualifications (see R.A. 7610 as amended by RA. 9231)iii. Apprenticeship Agreement iv. Apprentice without Compensation (Art. 72 1.C) Case Study: 7G Atlanta Industries vs Sebolino, GR No 187320; January 26, 2011; § > Professional Video, Inc. v. TESDA, G.K. No. 155504, June 26, 2009 $1 > Century Canning Corp. v. CA, G.R. No, 152894, Aug 17, 2007 {2 + Nitto Enterprises v. NLRC, G.R. No. 114337, Sept. 29, 1995 Relevant Laws 1, RA 7610, Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act; 2. RA 9231, An Act Providing for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor and Affording Stronger Protection for the Working Child, amending for this purpose Republic Act No. 7610, as amended, otherwise known as the “Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act B. Leamers (Chapter II Arts. 73-77 L.C.) i. Definition: Learners ii, When may be hired ili. Learnership Agreement iv. Distinctions: Learnership to Apprenticeship C. Handicapped Workers (Chapter III Arts. 78-81 L.C.) Relevant Laws: RA 7277, Magna Carta for Disabled Persons as amended by RA 9442 §4 + Bernardo vs. NLRC G.R. No. 122917, July 12 1999LABOR STANDARDS BOOK THREE CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Working Conditions and Rest Period A. Hours of Work (Arts. 82-90 LC) i. Coverage i Employer-Employee Kelationship, a. Four-fod test i. Selection and engagement ot employee; ii Payment of wages; ili, Power of dismissal; and iv. Power of control (the most important test) b. Importance in determining Employer-Employee Relationship c. Cases/instances where employer-employee relationship exists d. Cases/instances where there is no employer-employee relationship Case Study: §¢ > Brotherhood Labor Unity Movement of the Philippines, et al vs. Zamora, G.R.No. 48645, 07 January 1987; § > Grandteg Industrial Stee! Products vs. Margallo, G.R. No. 181393, 28 July 2009; Se » Sandigan Savings and Loan Bank, Inc., et al. vs. NLRC, G.R. no. 112877, 26 February 1996;ii, v. Smart Communications vs. Astorga, G.R. No. 148132, 28 January 2008; Angelina Francisco vs. NLRC, Kasei Corp., etc., G.R. No. 170087, Aug. 31, 2006; ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. vs. Nazareng, et al., G.R. No. 164156, Sept. 26, 2006; Danilo Tabas, et al. vs. CMC, G.R. No. 80680, January 26, 1989; Lolita Lopez vs. Bodega City, G.R. No. 155731, Sept. 3, 2007; Victory Liner, Inc. vs. Pablo M. Race, G.k, No, 164820, March 28, 2007; Goma vs. Pamplona Plantation, Inc. G.R_ No. 160905, July 4, 2008 Compensable Hours worked Normal Hours of Work a. Rationale b. Compressed Work Week Case Study: AY © Sevilla vs. CA, G.R. No, 4182-5, 15 April 1988; qf _~ Grand Asian Shipping Lines, Inc_v. Wilfredo Galvez, G.R. No. 178184, January 29, 2014; % > Brotherhood Labor Unity Movement of the Phifippines, et al., vs. Zamora, G.R. No. 48645, January 7, 1987; Oe. NAWASA vs. NWSA Consolidated Union 11 SCRA 766; % > San Miguel Brewery vs. Democratic Labor Union 8 SCRA 613, G.R. No. L-18353, 31 July 1963 OA > Arica vs. NLRC, 170 SCRA 776; [po 7 University of Pangasinan Faculty Union vs. University of Pangasinan, 127 SCRA 91 Meai PeriodsCase Study: [0] > Sime Darby Pilipinas Inc. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 119205 15 April 1998 |S. > PAN-AM vs. PAN-AM Employees Association, 1 SCRA 527; (0} > National Development Academy vs. CIR, G.R. No. L 15422, 30 November 1962 vi. Night shift Differential c. Coverage/exception lof » Mercury Drug Co. Inc. vs. Nardo Dayao, et al. G.R No. L-30452, September 30, 1982 vil. Overtime Work a. Overtime pay; coverage/exception Case Study lor- Emirate Security and Maintenance System, et al vs. Menese, G.R. No. 182848, 05 October 2011; [0 National Sugar Refineries Corp, vs. NLRC et al., G.R. No. 10171, March 24, 1995; {4 - Loon vs. Powermaster Inc., G.R. No, 189404, December 11, 2013; [YW > Cagampan vs. NLRC, 195 SCRA 635, (Oq » Lagatic vs. NLRC, 285 SCRA 251; \\o ~ PNB vs. PNB Employees Assn., 115 SCRA 507 \l\,* Bampanga Sugar Development Co. Inc. vs. CIR and Sugar Workers Association, G.R. No. |-39387, June 29, 1982 viii. Undertime not Offset by Overtime ix. Emergency Overtime Work B. Weekly Rest Period (Arts. 91-93 LC) i. Right to weekly Rest Day ii. When employer may require Work on a Rest Day iii, Compensation for Restday, Sunday or Holiday Work iv. What is premium pay; coverage/exceptionC. Holidays, Service Incentive Leaves and Service Charges (Arts. 94-96) i. Right to Holiday pay b. Coverage/exception d. What are the regular and special holidays; e. rule in case of two regular holidays falling on the same day; Case Study: [> JPL Marketing Promotions vs. CA, G.R. No 151966, 08 July, 2005; lp ~ IBAAEU vs. Inciong, et al., G.R. No. L-52415, October 23, 1984; + Chartered Bank Employees Association vs. Ople et al, G-R. No. | 44717, august 28, 1985 IF > Union of Filipro Employees vs. Vivar, et al., G.R. No. 79255, January 20, 1992 [IG - Producers Bank vs. NLRC, 355 SCRA, June 10, 2004 {A > Asian Transmission Corporation vs. CA, G.R No. 144664, March 16, 2004 \w + San Miguel Corp. vs. CA, G.R. 146775, January 10, 2002; Iq Imbuido vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 114734, March 31, 2000; \W~ Baltazar vs. San Miguel Brewery Inc., 27 SCRA 71 ii. Service Incentive Leave a. Coverage b. Usage/conversion to cash Case Study: || > Fernandez vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 105892, 28 January 1998; 1X + Auto Bus Transport Systems Inc. vs. Bautista, G.R. No 156367, 16 May 2005; \2> mansion Printing Center vs. Bitara Jr., G.R. 168120, January 25, 2012in Service Chany) a. How service charge distributed (Art ve L¢ tq » Mayon Hotel & Restaurant vs. Adana, G. K. No. 157634, May 16, 2005 . Other Leave Benefits under Special Laws, Maternity Leave (K.A. 1161 as amended by K.A. 8282 “SSS Law") a. Coverage b. Entitlement/benetit tl. Paternity Leave (R.A. BIB/ “Paternity Leave Act of 1996") a. Coverage b. Entitlement/benetit Conditions for entitlement d. Application tor Paternity leave 6 Non canivessian tetas’ Ie Parental beave for Saly Barents (HA. BU 1 the bole Parents Welfare Ac of 2000" a. Coverage b. Entitlement/benett ¢. Conditions for entitlement d. Non-conversion to cash e, Termination of the benefit f. Protection against work discrimination iv. Leave for Victims of Violence against Women and their: Children (R.A, 9262 “Anti Violence against’'Women and their Children Act of 2004”) a. Coverage and purpose Entitlement/benefit Requirement for entitlement Usage of the benefit non-conversion to cash e@aog Vv. Special Leave for Women (R.A. 9710 “TheMagna Ca Women”) ce é % jtiL Coverage Definition: Gynelogical Disorder Conditions for entitlement Entitlement/benefit 'saae of the benefit pore conyer sto “paps Wages (Arts.97-129 LL) A. Definition: Wage B. Minimum wage rates C. Attributes of wage D. Wage vs. Salary £, Facilities vs. Supplements, F. Sales Commission Case Study [0 © Gaa vs. Ca, 140 SCRA 304 1G ~ StL international Cables Specialist et al., vs, NLRC G.R, No. 172161, 02 March 2011 (13, - mabeza vs. NLRC, 305 SCRA 500, G.. No. 118506, April 18, 1997 (WW - Atok Big Wedge Asso vs. Atok Wedge Mining Co., 97 Phil 294 (4 - s 112444, Febeuniy #8, 1965 (10 - Cebu Institute of Technology vs. Ople, G.R. No. 58870, December 18, 1987 » Traders Royal Bank vs. NLRC, et al, 189 SCRA 274 (ql © Kamaya Point Hotel vs. NLRC, 177 SCRA 274 - e Marine Corp. vs. Cebu Seamen's Assn. Ine. G.K. No ECOP vs, NWPC, G.R. No. 96169, September 24, 1991 by Kar Asia, Inc. et al. vs. Corona, G.R. No. 154985, August 24, 2004 (Of + Gand M (Phils.) Inc. vs. Cruz, G.R. No. 140495, April 15, 2005 T' » Chavez vs. NLRC et al., G.R. No. 146530, January 17, 2005 \A > Jimenez vs. NLRC, 5 SCRA 84 (Y > Villar vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 130935, May 11, 2000G. Bonus i, When demandable ii, When considered cornpany practice Case Study (04 > Traders royal Bank vs. NLRC G.R. no. 88168, 30 August 1990; Ido ~ LG. Marcos et al. NLRC, G.R. No. 111744, 08 September 1995 H. 13" Month Pay (P.D. 851) i Coverage 4 Computation ji, Who are the employers exempted trom the coverage of 13th month pay Case Study AQ. - ht Marketinns Promotions vs. CA,6.2 1 ig - huly 2006 hia Phils, Hen einaban ny Malayany Mangyagawe sa Honda, G.K. No. 14556, June 15, 2005 \4 - Sevilla Trading Company vs. Sematia, G.R. No. 152456, April 28 2004 206, O8 1. Prohibition Against Elimination or Diminution of Benefits (Art. 100. Lc) Case Study: [df > Insular Hotel Employees Union-NEL vs. Water Front Insular Hotel Davao, G.R. No. 174040-41, 22 September 2010; \e ® Davao Integrated Ports Stevedoring Services vs. Abarquez G.R. No. 102132, 19 March 1993 J. Payment by Results (Art. 101 LC) K. Forms of payment of wages (Art. 102 LC) L. Time of Payment (Art. 103 LC) M, Place of Payment (Arl.104 LC) N. Direct Payment of Wages (Art. 105 LC) iO. Worker Preference in case of Bankr uptcy (Art 110 LC) 4G > DBP vs. NERC, 183 SCRA 328 (fg ~ Bolinao vs. Hon, Padolina, 186 SCRA 36% P. Attorney's Fees (ARETE Ly i Concepts of Attorney's fe Ko ae Sec eo es hy 1OSRE Q. Non-Interference in disposal of Wages (Art 112 LC) R. Wage Deductions (Art. 113 LC) t Lawful deductions. li. Check-off S. Withholding of Wages and Kickbacks Prohibited (Art. 16 LC) Job Contracting and Labor Only Contracting (Arts. 106-109 LC) A. DO. No, 18-A, series of 201 1 B. D.O. 162-16 Suspendiny Registration of New Applicants as Contractors or Subcontractors under D.Q. 18-A C. Job Contractor p Elements 4 Tellateral Relationship. b. Definition: Labor Only Contracting E. Distinctions between Job Contracting and Labor Only Contracting PF Posting of Bond care pos ney G. Solidary tlabinty ¢ Case Study: (4G » Coca-Cola Bottlers. vs. De la Cruz, et. Al., G. R. No 184977, 7 December 2009 [50 > Babas vs. Lorenzo Shipping Corp., December 15, 2010; E| > Allin vs. Petron Corp. G.R. No. 177592) June 9, 2014; [52.~ Superior Packaging vs. Balagsa, G.R. No. 178909, October 10, 2012 32, * Temic Automotive Phils. Vs. Temic Automotive Phils. Inc. Employees Union ~ FFw, G.R. No. 186965, 23 December 2009 R. No. 186091\bY > alviado et.al. vs. Procter & Gamble, and bromm Gemm, G.R. 160506, 9 March 2010 WS. > Garden of Memories Park and Lite Plan vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 160278, 8 February 2012 \ty > Norkis Trading Corp. vs. Buenavista et. Al., G.R. No. 182018, 10 October 2012 1G} > rammy Gallego vs. Bayer Phils., G.R No 179807, 31 July 2009 IQ ~ Coca-Cola Bottlers vs. Agito, et. Al., G.R. No. 179546 13 February 2009 Creation, powers and t oe ot WRC abd PI CAE, 120 12 A wage Orders (Ar i U. Standen ds/Ceitetia for muninun: wage fxg (it Led LC) ©. Wage Distortions A lesic b. Correction of Wage distortions (Organized aid Unorganized establishment) t. Freedom to bargain for higher wage (Art. 125 1G) F. Prohibition against tnjunction Administration and Entorcement A. Visitorial and Enforcement Power (Art.128 LC) i Basis i Requisites for the valid exercise of Visitorial and Enforcement Power of the Sec. of Labor or duly authorized representatives B. Recovery of Wages, Simple money claims and other benefits (Art.129 LC) 1 Adjudicatory Power of LOLE Regional Lirector or any uf the duly authorized heaving officers oF DOL! {. Distinctions between Art. 126 and (29 of 1A Working Conditions for Special Groups of Employees (Arts. 130-155 Lc) A. Employment of Women= Faciitties tor women li. Discrimination prohibited i, Stipulation against marriage iv. Prohibited Acts Note: Article 130 Nightwork Prohibition and Article 131 Exceptions of the Labor Code are hereby repealed by R.A. 10151 (An Act allowing the Employment of Night Workers). Consequently, the Labor Code was Renumbered through Department Advisory No. 01 Series of 2015. New provisions were also inserted by R.A. {0151 to the Labor Code, to wit: Chapter V- Employment of Night Workers Art. 154- Coverage Art. 155- Health Assessment Art. 156- Mandatory Facilities Art. 157-Transter Art. 158 Women Night Workers Art. £59- Compensation Art, 160> Sactal Services Art. £61- Night Wark Schedules The Students are hereby guided accordingly of the Renumbering of the Labor Code. B. Employment of Minors (Art.139-140 LC now Arts, 137-138) i. Minimum age employable ii, Prohibition against child discriminator C. Employment of Househelper (Arts.141-152 1.C) Note: this is hereby repealed by R.A. 10361 (An Act Instituting Policies for the Protection and Welfare of Domestic Workers otherwise known as Domestic Workers Act or Batas Kasambahay) D. Employment of Homeworkers (Arts.153 155 1, now Arts.151 153)Case Study for Working conditions for Special Group of Employees > Zialcita, et al vs. PAL, OF ROM 5 549% sb, Februaty 20, alae WGO ~ Plt vs. NLRC, 272 SURA 59D ly) ~ Coca-Cola v. Agito, February 13, 2004 \G > Villarama vs. NLRC and Golden Donuts inc, 236 SCRA 280 1G} > Libres vs. NLRC, G.R, No, 123737, May 28, 1999 |g - Domingo vs. Rayala, GR. No. 155831, February 18, 2008 \ue ~ Remington industrial Sales Corp. vs. Castaneda, G.R. Nos. 169295-96, November 20, 2006 FE. Employment of Night Workers (now Arts. 154-161 LC) BOOK FOUR HEALTH, SAFETY AND SOCIAL WELFARE BENEFITS Head AlES Th6- 2 Feat tie Labor Code (naw Atty P62 417) Relevant Laws 1, P.D. 626 Employees’ Compensation and State Insurance Fund 2. R.A. 7875 (National Health Insurance Act) as amended by R.A. 9241 3. R.A. 1161 as amended by R.A. 8282 "SSS Law” 4. R.A. 9675 Home development Mutual Fund (Pag- Ibig Benefits)HL. BOOK FIVE LABOR RELATIONS (Arts. 211-277 now Arts. 218-292 of the Labor Code) Declaration of Policy (Art.211 LC now Art.218) Definitions (Art. 212 now Art. 219) 1 Lniployer no Eniployer hi Managerial iv. Supervisory v. Rank and File vi. Company Union vil. Labor Organization viii, Labor Dispute Ix, Voluntary arbitrator x Strike xi. Lockout xii, Internal Union dispute xii, Strike breaker xiv. Strike Area Creation and Composition AL National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) i. Appointment and Quatifications ii, Salaries benefits and other emoluments 8. Jurisdiction of the Labor Arbiters and NERC iat 224) Exclusive and Original, Exclusive Appellate i Powers of the NLRC ji. Ocular inspection I / vow art ili. Technical Rules not binding and prior resort to amicable settlement iv. Appearance and fees (Art.222 now An. 228) v. Appeal (Art. 223 now Art. 229)Iv vi. Execution of Decisions, Orders or Awards (Art.224 now Art.230) Relevant rules: The 2011 NLRC Rules of Procedure C. Bureau of Labor Relations (Art.226 now Art. 232) i. Jurisdiction (Original and appellate) li, Appeal of the BLR Decision D. Compromise agreements Release and Quitciaim (Art.227 now Art. 233) i Requirements of valid quitclain E Registry of Unions and file of collective Bargaining i Procedure for segistr ater 4 Prohibitinn 0 Corti alion bicetion YO COnERACT Has File Qtequicttess F. Privileged Communication Labor Organization (Registration and Cancellation Arts.234-240 now Arts, 240-249) A. Requirements for Registration 8. Classification of Labor Organization C. Grounds for Cancellation of Union Registration D. Voluntary Cancellation of Registration Rights and Conditions of Membership (Right to Seif-Organization) A. Rights and Conditions of Membership in a Labor Organization (Art.241 now Art. 250) Prohibited from becoming members/officer of a Labor Organization ih Union dues au Agency fees (Requisites | iv. Check-off (requirements) v. Difference between Special Assessment and Check-offVI B. Rights oF Legitimate Labor Orcanteation (Aris) tA now Art 252) C. Coverage of the Right to Selt-Organization i, Extent ii, Persons/employees not granted the right to self-organization ii. Non-abridgement of the right to self-organization Unfair Labor Practices A. Unfair Labor Practice and procedure for prosecution thereof (Art 247 now Art. 258) 8. Unfair Labor Practices of Employers (ArL. 248 now Art, 259) i Interference ti, Yellow dog contract ii. Contracting out a. “Runway shop iv. Company unionism v. Discrimination vi. Violation of duty to bargain a. Surface bargaining wi Patd negotiation vik Vialation of Oba a. Union Security Clauses 1. Closed-shop agreement ji, Union Shop agreement ili, Maintenance Membership Shop Agreement iv. Preferential Shop Agreement v Agency Shop Agreement C. Unfair Labor Practices of Labor Organizations i. Restrain or Coerce employees in the exercise of their right to self-organization ii, Discrimination iii, Violate the duty, or refuse to bargain collectively iv. Featherbedding v. To ask for or accept negotiation or attorney's fees from employers (Sweetheart Contract) vi. Grossly violate a CBA a. Blue sky bargainingVI. VIII. Ix. Collective Bargaining and Administration of Agreements A, Procedure in Collective bargaining (Art. 250, now Art. 261) B. Duty to bargain collectively in the absence of collective bargaining agreements (Ar. 251, now Art. 262) © Meaning of Duty to bargain collectively (AIL. 252, naw Alt. 26-4) 1 Duty to bargamn collectively when there exists 1 collective bargaining ayreement (ALL 3, how ALL, 264 E. Terms of a collective bargaining agreement (Art 253-A, now Art 265) F. Injunction prohibited G. Exclusive Bargaining Representation and Workers’ Participation in policy and decision making (Art.255 now Art. 26/) H. Petition for certification election (Arts, 256-259, now Arts. 268-272) 4 Factors in determining appropriate bargaming unit fi Methods to determine bargaining unit a. Certification election (Organized and Unorganized establishment) b. Consent election c. Direct Certification d. Voluntary Recognition ii Grounds for dismissal of Certification election Ww, Requisites before a labor union can be declared a winner (Double Majority) vy. How to determine the Louble Majority Rule Vi Runsoff Flection (Requisites) vi Restan Flection 1. Employer as By stande: (ArL 258 A, now Ait. 2/1) 4. Rules which prevent the hoiding of Certification Election i Contract Bar Rule (Exceptions) il, Deadlock Bar Rule lil, Negotiation Bar Rule iv. Certification Year Rule v. Grievance Machinery and Voluntary Arbitration A. Jurisdiction of Voluntary Arbitrator or Panel of Voluntary Arbitrators B. Subject Matter of Grievance C. Procedures D. Remedies National Conctliation and Mediation BoardA. Nature of Proceedings B. Conciliation versus Mediation C. Preventive Mediation X. Strikes and Lockouts A. Strikes, Picketing and Lockout (Art. 263, now Art. 2/8) B. Requisites of a valid Strike, Picketing and Lockout i. When can Secretary of Labor assume jurisdiction over strike ii, Effects of assumption of jurisdiction C. Prohibited activities during Strike (Art. 264, now Ait. 279) D. Illegal Strike 1 Liat Hie of Fined Oflicers Ordinary Workers £ Improved Ofer Ballolags Keduced Liter Ballot 1 Arrest ane Detention G, Penalties fur Violabon ii celation Ly ALL. 204 (Ait 2.1, now AIL DE) BOOK SIX POST EMPLOYMENT (Arts. 278-286 now Arts. 293-301 of the Labor Code) 1 Coverage Il. Security of Tenure (Art. 279, now Art. 294) II. Kinds of Employment (Art. 280-281, now Art. 295-296) A, Probationary [lag Voyeur Visage Studio Inc, vs. CA, G.R, No, 144939, March LB, 200% HQ Dela Cruz Jr v8. NERC Oke. No. M4544 2, Der LL, 20033 ll - Cals Poultry Supply Corp. vs Roce GK Ho 150660, July 5U, 2002; [lq - Dusit Hotel Nikko vs. Gatbonton, G. R, No. 161654, May 05, 2006; 170 - San miguel Corp. vs. Del Rosario, G.R. No. 168194, Dec.13, 2005; i Grounds to terminate probationary employment8. Regular i. Two kinds of regular employees ii, Three ways of attaining regular employees a. By nature of work b. By period of service c. By probationary employment (F] > Philips Semiconductors Phils Inc. vs. Fadriquela, G.R 141717, April 14, 2004 172 ~ Conti vs. NLRC, G.R, No. 119253, April 10, 1997 19g * Brent school Inc. vs. Zamora GR. No.48494, Feb.05, 1990 Project employment i Two (2) Categories of project employees, > GMA Network Inc. vs. Pabriga, G.F No. 176419, Nov 27, 2013 7G > Leyte Geothermal Bower Progressive Finployees Union: ALIETUCR vs PNOC RDC, GR. No 170551, March 3, Zui i. Indicators of project employment uh. Work pot principle iv. Termination of project employment Relevant Rules: D.O. LY series of 1993 and Policy Instruction No, 20 Case Study (9G - Maraguinot vs. NLRC G.R. No. 120969, 02 January 1998; [94 + Equipment Technical Services vs. CA, G-R. No. 157680, 08 October 2008 D. Seasonal E. Casual F. Fixed-term IV. Termination by Employer (Art. 282 now Art. 297) A, Just Causes i Serious Misconduct or willful Disobedience (Requisites)(Ag ~ Bughaw Jr. vs. Treasure Industrial Corp., G.R. No. 173151, 28 March 2008 144 villamor Golf Club vs. Pehid, G.R. No. 166152. 04 October 2005 {QO — ters Sales Operation Network vie NVI, GK, No 155279, 14 October 2011 \G| > acesite Corp., et. Al. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 152308. 26 January 2005 \QL- Yabut vs. Manila Electric Company, G.K. No.190436, 16 January 2012 i, Gross/Habitual Neglect of Duties (Requisites) 1%} - St. Lukes medical center, Inc. and Robert Kuan vs [64 ,. EstFelito Nazario, G.R. No. 152166, 20 October 2010 + Uniwide Sales Warehouse vs. NLRC, 54/7 SCRA 220, (2008) a. Abandonment of work (Requisites) IGG > Miranda vs. Carion, G.R, No.143540, 11 April 2003 Iq ~ CRE Agricultural trading vs, NLRC G.R, No.177664, 23 December 2009 it, Fraud/ Willful Breach of Trust (Requisites ) IGA Fnriquez vs BP GR No 172812, 19 Febrnary 2008 le + bela crue vs Cora Cola Battlers 1 judy 2009 ey - Hen Abeon Phnappines ws Kosei Vo Blo 169200, 23 Mar 2 [6 - Alvarez vs. Golden 111 Bloc Inc., G.K. No.202158, 25 September 2013 : iv. Commission of Crime/Offense ve Other analogous causes a. Example, Violation of companyrrules,, to attain work quota B. Authorized causes (Art. 283, now Art. 298). ‘ i. Installation of Labor Saving Device [4{ > Magnolia Dairy Products Corp vs. NERC G. R. No. 114952, Jan. 29, 1996ii, Redundancy (Requisites) (42 > Nippon Housing Phil. Inc. vs. Leynes G.R. No.177816, 03 August 2011 > » Maya Farms Employees Organization vs. NLRC, G.R No.106256, 28 December 1994 JA = Smart Communications Inc. vs. Astorga, G.R No. 148132, 28 January 2008 Hi, Retrenchmoent (feneisites YAS ~ Ananw fer COSEEUCTIO G1 DE 5 Deverober a rmbert Pawn Brokers and Jewelry Carp. vs. Binaintra, G.R. No.1 /0464, 12 July 2010 (a> > Andrada vs, NERO G.R. No.175231, 28 December 2007 {GY ~ Composite Enterprise Inc. vs. Caparoso, G.K. No.159919, 08 August 2007 wv, Closure of business operations (Requisites) a. Two kinds 1 Due to serious business losses it Not due to serious business losses 0G - tspina Vs. CA, G.R. No.164582, 28 March 2007 > North Davao Mining Corp. vs. NLRC, G.R No.112546, 13 March 1996 v. Disease Termination by Employee (Art.285 now Art. 300) i. Serious insult ii, Inhuman and unbearable treatinent iii, Commission of a crime or offense by employer or representative Iv. Other causes analogous to any of the foregoing . Due Process i, Twin Notice Requirement ii, Hearing, Opportunity to be heard 20| >» Agabon vs. NLRC, G.R. No, 158693, 17 November 2004 W)> Abbott Laboratories Phil. Vs, Alcaraz, G.R. No.192571, 23 July 2013 1) > King of Kings Transport Inc. vs. Mamac, G.R No.166208, 29 June 2007G of + Jaka foods Processing Corp. vs. Pacot G.R. No.151378, 28 March 2005 . Relief for Illegal Dismissal i. Reinstatement ii Separation Pay Ti ticu of Reinstatement (Principte of Strained Relations) 705 © Session Delights be Crean and Last 10d vs CA, GR No.172249, U8 February 2010 Wk - Leopard Security and Investigation Agency vs. Quitoy, G.R. No. 186344, 20 February 2015 iii, Back wages TOA Phil. Journatist Inc. vs, Mosqueda, G.K. No.141430, 07 May 2004 Preventive Suspension US - Phil. Nattonal Bank vs. Velasco, GR. No. 166096, 11 September 2008 204, mandapat vs. Add Force Personnel Services Inc., G.R. No, 180285, 06 July 2010 Constructive Dismissal (also Read AIL 6 now Art. 301) 1 Forced Resignation ii. Demotion in Rank ili. Discrimination FAC diamond taxi and Bryan Ong vs. Llamas, G.R No. 190/24, 12) Maren 204 MBL png ys San toaqun GR Ne esha, AU OZ, 2013 Retirement (Art.287 now Art 302) i. Coverage ii, Amount of Retirement pay (computation) ii, Retirement benefits of part time workers and workers paid by results iv, Retirement Benefit of Underground or Surface Mine Employees under RA 8558 as amended by RA 10757BOOK SEVEN TRANSITORY AND FINAL PROVISIONS 1. Penalties (Art 288 now Art.303) J, Prescription (Arts.290- 292 now Arts, 305-307 i Offenses ji, Money claims GRADING PLAN A Examinations Mid-term Exam 50% Final Exam 10% B. Case Digest 15% ci Class Participation & Attendance ~ 15% 100% (Reference: P.D. 442 as amended Labor Code of the Philippines; -Labor Code with comments and cases by Cesario Azucena Jr Labor Law with cou Ms by loselito Guianan Chan “CHANCE FAVORS THE PREPARED MIND” Comm, Nve