What is the purpose of a service charge in the context of labor law?

•  To compensate the business establishment's staff for their services

  
  

•  To cover losses and breakages incurred by the business establishment

  
  

• To fund labor welfare programs

  
  

•  To increase the overall price of services

  
  

What is the deadline for employers to file their application for penalty condonation under the new Social Security Act of 2018?

•  05 March 2019

  
  

•  06 September 2019

  
  

• 12% per year

  
  

• 15% per year

  
  

Answer explanation

Unlike tax delinquencies and liabilities, where the Commissioner of Internal Revenue is granted under Section 204 of the National Internal Revenue Code of the Philippines with the power to compromise taxes in the Philippines or to allow payment of taxes at minimal amounts under certain instances, no similar power is given to the SSS.

Hence, delinquent employers, rejoice! Under the Social Security Act of 2018, employers are now given the opportunity to remit delinquent contributions without penalties. However, applications for condonation must be filed with the SSS during the period of 05 March 2019 to 06 September 2019

Which of the following statements accurately describes the distribution of service charges under the Labor Code before September 2019?

• Rank and file employees receive 85% of the total service charges, while managerial employees receive 15%.

• Rank and file employees receive 100% of the total service charges.

• Rank and file employees receive 85% of the total service charges, with the remaining 15% retained by the employer.

• Rank and file employees receive 100% of the total service charges, except for 15% retained by the employer.

What is the legal obligation of customers regarding service charges in a business establishment?

• Customers are required to pay service charges as an additional fee on top of the service price.

• Customers have the option to pay service charges as a way to show appreciation to the staff.

• Customers are not obligated to pay service charges unless they have availed of the establishment's services with prior knowledge of the charges.

• Customers are obligated to pay service charges, but the amount is determined by their level of satisfaction with the service received.

What was the change brought about by R.A. No. 11360 regarding the distribution of service charges?

• Rank and file employees now receive 100% of the service charges collected.

• Rank and file employees receive 85% of the service charges, while managerial employees receive 15%.

• The total amount of service charges collected has decreased by 15%.

• Rank and file employees receive 85% of the service charges, with the remaining 15% retained by the employer.

What is the purpose of retaining 15% of the service charges collected by the employer?

• To compensate managerial employees for their services

• To cover any losses or breakages that occur in the business establishment

• To fund labor welfare programs

• To increase the employer's overall revenue

Under the Labor Code, how many days of Service Incentive Leave (SIL) are employees entitled to?

• 1 day

• 3 days

• 5 days

• 7 days

What is the definition of "at least one year of service" in relation to entitlement to Service Incentive Leave (SIL)?

• Service within six months, whether continuous or broken, reckoned from the date the employee started working.

• Service within nine months, whether continuous or broken, reckoned from the date the employee started working.

• Service within twelve months, whether continuous or broken, reckoned from the date the employee started working.

• Service within fifteen months, whether continuous or broken, reckoned from the date the employee started working.

Are part-time or contractual workers entitled to Service Incentive Leave (SIL)?

• Yes, but they receive a reduced number of leave days compared to full-time employees.

  
  

• No, only full-time employees are entitled to Service Incentive Leave.

  
  

• Yes, they are entitled to the same number of leave days as full-time employees.

  
  

•  Yes, but they need to meet additional requirements to be eligible for Service Incentive Leave.

  
  

Can unused Service Incentive Leave (SIL) be converted into cash?

• No, the Labor Code does not allow the conversion of unused SIL into cash.

  
  

• Yes, employees have the option to convert their unused SIL into its monetary equivalent.

  
  

• Only if the employer permits the conversion of unused SIL into cash.

  
  

• Only if the employee has worked for more than two years in the company.