Labor and HR Laws in the Philippines

What is the minimum required number of workdays an employee must complete to qualify for service incentive leave under Philippine labor law?

• 150 days

• 180 days

• 250 days

• 300 days

• 365 days

Under the Labor Code of the Philippines, how many days of paternity leave are granted to eligible employees?

• 5 days

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 15 days

• 30 days

The Labor Code mandates that employees receive overtime pay when they work beyond how many hours in a day?

• 6 hours

• 7 hours

• 8 hours

• 9 hours

• 12 hours

Which of the following employees are exempt from minimum wage requirements under Philippine law?

• Public sector employees

• Barangay Micro Business Enterprise workers

• Full-time employees in urban areas

• Contractual employees in any sector

• Private sector employees

Under Philippine law, which entity is responsible for setting regional minimum wage levels?

• The President of the Philippines

• Department of Finance

• National Wages and Productivity Commission

• Department of Trade and Industry

• Civil Service Commission

What is the statutory minimum wage for non-agricultural workers in the National Capital Region as of 2023?

• PHP 520

• PHP 573

• PHP 610

• PHP 625

• PHP 670

Which Philippine law mandates the payment of 13th-month pay to employees?

• Republic Act 8187

• Republic Act 7641

• Presidential Decree 442

• Republic Act 6727

• Presidential Decree 851

Under the Philippine Labor Code, the night shift differential applies to work hours between:

• 6 PM and 6 AM

• 8 PM and 8 AM

• 10 PM and 6 AM

• Midnight and 6 AM

• 5 PM and 5 AM

The mandatory retirement age for most workers in the Philippines is:

• 55 years

• 60 years

• 65 years

• 70 years

• 75 years

How many days of service incentive leave are required for employees who have rendered at least one year of service?

• 3 days

• 5 days

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 12 days