Labor Law Final Exam
Labor Law Final Exam
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The inherent power of the state that is the basis or foundation of our labor
laws?
A. Power of taxation B. Power ominent domain C. Police power D. None of
the above
2. On May 1, ___________ a draft code was signed into law by the late President
Ferdinand E. Marcos
A. 1974 B. 1972 C. 1973 D. 1971
3. The following are the different basic rights of workers guaranteed by the
constitution, except;
A. the right to organize B. to work under any condition C. to enjoy security of
tenure
D. to receive a living wage
5. First statement: Rights and benefits granted to workers under the Labor
Code applies to non-agricultural workers only.
Second statement: Workers in a sugarcane plantation has no right to form
union.
A. First statement is false second statement is true.
B. First statement is true second statement is false.
C. Both statement are false.
D. Both Statement are true.
7. It has original and exclusive jurisdiction over all cases arising out of or by virtue
of any law or contract involving Filipino workers for overseas employment, including
seamen.
A. NLRC B. DOLE C. .National Seaman Board D. POEA
8. Firststatement: A seaman can petition their employer for higher salaries during
the life of the contract even if the contract bears the approval of the POEA.
Second statement: An agreement that diminishes the employee's pay and benefits
as contained in a POEA approved contract is void .
A. Both starement are false B. Both statement are true C. First statement
is true second statement is false D. First statement is false second statement
is true
9. How many percent of voting capital stock will be owned and controlled by Filipino
citizens is needed to allow recruitment and placement of workers?
A. 75% B. 65% C.60% D. 70%
13. An employee whose work has been fixed for a specific project or undertaking.
A. Seasonal employee B. Casual employee C. Project employee D. None of
the above
III.
1. Araw ng Kagitingan and Good Friday are among the ten (10) paid regular
holidays under Article 94 of the Labor Code.
A. How much an employee will receive when both holidays falls on the
same day and he will not work?
Answer: If both Araw ng Kagitingan and Good Friday fall on the same day
and the employee is not required to work, he/she is entitled to receive
200% of his/her regular daily rate, which is equivalent to double pay. This
is based on the computation of the holiday pay under the Labor Code,
which provides that an employee who does not work on a regular holiday
is entitled to his/her daily rate plus an additional 100% thereof
B. How about if he is required to work and reported for work on the same
day?
Answer: If the employee is required to work and reports for work on the
same day when both Araw ng Kagitingan and Good Friday fall, he/she is
entitled to receive 300% of his/her regular daily rate, which is equivalent
to triple pay. This is based on the computation of the holiday pay under
the Labor Code, which provides that an employee who works on a regular
holiday shall be paid an additional 200% of his/her regular daily rate. In
addition, the employee is entitled to an additional 30% of the hourly rate
on the said day based on the computation of overtime pay under the
Labor Code.
2. What is Social Justice?
Answer: Social justice refers to the concept of creating a fair and
equitable society in which every individual has equal access to
opportunities, resources, and privileges regardless of their race, gender,
ethnicity, religion, or socioeconomic status. It involves ensuring that all
members of society are treated fairly and with respect, and that their
basic human rights are protected. Social justice also involves addressing
and rectifying systemic inequalities and injustices that exist within
society, such as poverty, discrimination, and oppression. This can involve
advocating for policies and practices that promote equality, diversity, and
inclusion, as well as challenging and dismantling structures and systems
that perpetuate inequality. The goal of social justice is to create a society
that is more just, equitable, and inclusive for everyone.