Bachelor of Arts in Public Governance

Outcomes-Based Syllabus in Introduction to Labor Law

CMO, Series of 2017

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Course Description:

This course introduces the students to the concepts and definitions of labor and social legislation, familiarizes the students to important provisions of the labor code, and provides the students
with the insights on condition and status of laborers and employees in the Philippines. It will provide the students with an understanding of the basic laws and landmark decisions of the Supreme
Court involving the aforesaid concepts. It will give the students the insights necessary to appreciate the laws of the land used in resolving labor issues and the importance of labor laws in uplifting
the plights of the Filipino working class.

CUP Mission: To achieve quality world-class competency-based and technology-oriented education; equip students with knowledge, skills and values in
the practice of their profession; to lead quality lives, provide affordable, accessible and environmental concerned education for all.
CUP Vision: A premier, Globally Competitive and value-laden institution

College Philosophy: The College of Arts and Sciences upholds the philosophy of mounting the abilities of students towards professionalism embedded with values and wisdom
responsive to the needs of the community and environment.

College Vision Statement: The College of Arts and Sciences aspires and strives to be recognized as an institution developing competencies, value-laden students, responsive
to the need of community through outreach programs, services, and care.

College Mission Statement: The College of Arts and Sciences aims to develop premier students to become effective and efficient agents of change, molding them to be responsible and productive
leaders and members of society

Program Outcomes:
1. Provide a basic understanding of the concepts of labor standards, labor issues, and social legislations in the Philippines.
2. Coordinate concepts based on the student's understanding and appreciation.
3. Manage time and learning resources for effective and holistic learning.
4. Maintain an outstanding record of attendance and consistent class participation.
5. Exhibit competencies needed to complete the course.

Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
No. of Units: 3 units

TEACHING-LEARNING ASSESSMENT
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS COURSE OUTCOMES COURSE TOPICS
ACTIVITIES (TLAS) METHODS
Retrace the history of labor and Create a timeline of the history of MODULE 1 – Labor: A Historical Exercises Quizzes
labor standards in the Philippines. labor and its effect on the economy Perspective Lecture Examination
of the Philippines Discussion - Written
1.1 Different Labor Conditions Output Presentation - Oral
Relate the significance of the global Discuss the changes brought by the throughout the history of the Reporting with powerpoint - Practical Test
industrial revolution in the industrial revolution in America and Philippines presentation
development of the labor situation in Europe to the Philippine setting 1.2 The Industrial Revolution and
the Philippines. the Changes it Brought to Labor
Conditions
Discuss the important turning points Identify the important events that 1.3 Labor Condition During the War
in the history of the country that changed the landscape of labor and 1.4 Labor Laws and the Philippine
significantly affects the condition of laborers in the Philippines Presidents
the working class.
Discuss in brief the major laws that
Recall the major legislation that was were passed during the times of each
passed to improve the conditions and Philippine President
welfare of the working class.

Enumerate and discuss the different Discuss the economic philosophies MODULE 2 – Labor and Economy Exercises Quizzes
economic philosophies and its behind the following: Lecture Examination
relationship on the individual worker - Laizes faire 2.1 Economic Philosophies Discussion - Written
- Socialism 2.2 Macroeconomy Reporting with powerpoint - Oral
Discuss the relationships and - Feudalism 2.3 Microeconomy presentation - Practical Test
dynamics between macroeconomy, - Communism 2.4 OFW Stories
microeconomy and the laborers - Open Market 2.5 The Working Class

Discuss why workers are the Compare and contrast the concepts
backbone of the Philippine economy of macroeconomy and
microeconomy and their significance
Rationalize the value of Overseas to labor
Filipino Workers in the overall
condition of Philippine society Narrate personal or second-hand
accounts of OFW stories and how
Identify the various strata of society they change the view of Filipinos to
and how labor affects this variation working abroad

Discuss the reason and basis for

stratification of Filipino Families
based on Income Capacity
TEACHING-LEARNING ASSESSMENT
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS COURSE OUTCOMES COURSE TOPICS
ACTIVITIES (TLAS) METHODS
Determine when is there an Discuss the importance of knowing MODULE 3 – Employee-Employer Online Debate Quizzes
employee-employer relationship when is there an employee-employer Relationship Lecture Examination
relationship Discussion - Written
Discuss the four-fold test in 3.1 The Four-Fold Test Reporting with powerpoint - Oral
determining the employee-employer Discuss each element in determining 3.2 The Control Test presentation - Practical Test
relationship employee-employer relationship 3.3 Legitimate Subcontracting
which is as follows: 3.4 Labor-Only Contracting
Understand the importance of - Power to Hire 3.5 Sonza v. ABS-CBN Case
control or control test in determining - Power to Fire
the existence of the employee- - Power to Control
employer relationship - Power to Pay

Enumerate and discuss the rules of Discuss why labor-only contracting

legitimate subcontracting is illegal

Identify the indicators of labor-only Identify the indicators of a legitimate

contracting subcontracting

Explain the nature, effects and kinds Discuss the latest DOLE issuance
of subcontracting outlining the policies on
subcontracting
Identify the different kinds of Know the different requirements in MODULE 4 – Kinds of Employees Exercises Quizzes
employees under the Labor Code order to determine the kind of and Its Connection to Security of Lecture Examination
such as: employee in terms of: Tenure Discussion - Written
-regular employee - Length of service Reporting with powerpoint - Oral
-probationary employee - Nature of work 4.1 Regular Employee vs. Casual presentation - Practical Test
-casual employee - Contractual relation Employee
-project employee 4.2 Seasonal Employee v. Project
-seasonal employee Compare and contrast the different Employee
-fixed-term employee kinds of employees under the Labor 4.3 Regular Employee v. Fixed-
Code Term Employee
Explain the concept of ENDO and 4.4 Brent Doctrine
why is it unfavorable to the workers Determine the causes and 4.5 ENDO
justifications for implementing
Determine the measures ENDO among workers
implemented by the government in
eradicating ENDO and the reasons Explain the root causes of why
why it remains to be a recurring ENDO is still implemented by
issue employers

Suggest a measure that will

eliminate the problem of ENDO
among workers
TEACHING-LEARNING ASSESSMENT
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS COURSE OUTCOMES COURSE TOPICS
ACTIVITIES (TLAS) METHODS
Discuss the protections given by the Enumerate the kinds of special MODULE 5 – Special Workers and Exercises Quizzes
Labor Code and other social workers their Rights Lecture Examination
legislation to the following special Discussion - Written
kinds of workers: Explain the reasons why special 5.1 Special Protection to Women Reporting with powerpoint - Oral
- Women protection is given to these kinds of Workers presentation - Practical Test
- Kasambahay workers 5.2 Kasambahay Law and the Rights
- Minor of a Kasambahay
- Handicapped Narrate a story of personal 5.3 Special Protection to Overseas
- Apprentice/ Learners experience with a special worker and Workers
- OFW the insights gained by the encounter 5.4 Are Foreigners allowed to work
- Foreigners in the Country?
Propose solutions to improve the
Argue on the rationale behind the conditions of special workers in their
legal protections afforded to special work environment
kinds of workers
Discuss the legal provisions setting Discuss the standard number of MODULE 6 –Labor Standards Exercises Quizzes
the minimum standards in terms of: working hours in the Philippines and Lecture Examination
- Hours of work why is it not observed in some 6.1 Hours of Work/ Break Time Discussion - Written
- Overtime sectors 6.2 Overtime Pay/ Night Shift Reporting with powerpoint - Oral
- Night shift Differential Pay/ Holiday Pay presentation - Practical Test
- Holiday Explain the benefits and special 6.3 Leave Benefits
- Restday allowances given to night shift 6.4 Minimum Wage Law
- Leave Benefits workers, overtime workers, holiday 6.5 Working condition in times of
- Wages and Benefits workers, and solo parent workers Covid-19
Propose a measure that will improve Share a personal observation where
the working conditions of the the minimum legal requirements for
employees concerning the factors labor standards was not observed
above
Discuss how the minimum wage is
Relate the conditions of the working set by the government and the
environment to the rate of process it took in order to be
productivity of workers and the implemented
overall economy

Explain how the pandemic affects

the working condition of employees
in different sectors

COURSE REQUIREMENTS COURSE GRADING SYSTEM REFERENCE/S

1. Major Examination (Prelim, Formula: 1. Civil Code of the Philippines Prepared by: ANDREW A.
Midterm, Final) BELGICA
CS x 2 + PE = PG 2. Family Code of the Philippines
2. Assignment 3
3. R.A. 9344 /Juvenile Justice and
3. Project CS + PE + ME = MG Welfare Act
3 4. R.A. 9262/ Anti-Violence Reviewed by:
Against Women and Their Children
CS + MG + FE = FG
3 5. Other Books related to this course
Approved by:
Legend:
CS – Class Standing
PG – Prelim Grade Dean
MG – Midterm Grade
FG – Final Grade