TOU 045 QUIZ MIDTERM

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Year And Section

Why did Philippine Airlines (PAL) retrench some employees?

• To reduce the number of flights

• Due to financial difficulties

• To hire new workers

• To comply with government orders

What did the retrenched pilots claim?

• They were given higher salaries

• Retrenchment was unfair and targeted the union

• They were transferred to new departments

• PAL increased their workload

What law governs retrenchment in the Philippines?

• Labor Code Article 283

• Civil Code Article 2176

• Tax Code Section 32

• Family Code Article 2

What does retrenchment mean?

• Hiring more employees

• Terminating employees to reduce costs

• Promoting employees to higher positions

• Merging with another company

What evidence did PAL present to justify retrenchment?

• Decreased customer complaints

• Financial losses in their audited reports

• Increased flight schedules

• A government order to retrench workers

What procedural step did PAL miss during retrenchment?

• Firing all union members

• Giving promotions to remaining workers

• Holding a public hearing

• Notifying the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and employees 30 days before retrenchment

What did the Supreme Court say about the retrenchment?

• It was invalid and illegal

• It was unnecessary and should not have happened

• It was valid, but due process was not fully followed

• It was valid, and all procedures were followed

What compensation was ordered for the retrenched pilots?

• Free travel benefits

• Automatic reinstatement

• Separation pay and damages

• Higher wages