Labor Policies and

Legislation
Reference: Human Resouce Management by Pedrito
R. Pereda and Purisima R. Pereda.
Page: 242-244.
The Rights Of Labor
The Philippine is a signatory to the United Nations
International Covenant on Economic, Social and
CulturalRights. We cite those pertaining to labor:

1. The state parties to the present Covenant recognize

the right to work, which includes the right to everyone
to the opportunity to gain his living by work which he
freely chooses or accepts and will to appropriate steps
to safeguard this right.
2. The state parties to the present covenant
recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of
just and favorable conditions of work which ensure in
particular:
a.) Remuneration which provides all workers as
a minimum:
1. Fair Wages and equal remuneration for
work without distinction of any kind.
2. A decent living for themselves and
their families in accordance with the provisions of
the present covenant.
b.) Safe and healthy working conditions.
 c.) Equal opportunity for everyone to be promoted
to an appropriate higher level, subject to no
considerations other than seniority and competence.
d.) Rest, Limitation reasonable limitation of working
hours and periodic holidays with pay, as well
remuneration for public holidays.

3.) The state parties to the present covenant undertake

to ensure:
a.) The right to everyone to form trade unions and
join the trade union of his choice subject to the rules of
the organization concerned, for the promotion and
protection of his economic and social interests.
 b.) The right of trade unions ofestablish
national federations or confederations and the right
of the latter to form and join international trade
union organization.
c.) The right of trade unions to function freely
subject to no limitations to other than those
prescribed by the law and which are necessary in a
democratic society in the interest of national security
or public order or for the protection of the rights and
freedom of others.
d.) The right to strike, provided that it is
exercised in conformity with the laws of the
particular country.
Basic duties of Workers
Conscience dictates the duties of the worker. It is
conscience because it is impossible for anyone not to
have an inkling these duties, namely:
1.) Work honestly and comply with all
requirements.
2.) Never injure capital, nor steal from employer.
3.) Never outrage the person of the employer.
4.) Never employ deceit nor violence in presenting
a cause.
5.) Never consorts with the "agitators " or men of
evil principles.
Basic Duties of Employers
Employers have the sacred task caring for
their workers.
1. Respect the human dignity of the workers.
2. Appreciate their work.
3. Never treat them as slaves for making money.
4. Never assign them task beyond their strength, do
not employ them in work not suited to their sex.
5. Give them commensurate wages.
6. Provide for their health and social recreation.
7. Provide them time to practice their religion.
8. Instruct them on how to use their money wisely.
9. Instruct them to love their family.
10. Provide them with opportunities.