LABOR STANDARDS

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

Second Semester, 2013-2014
Atty. Archilo A. Matugas

Preliminary Title
Chapter I
General Provisions
Arts. 1-6, Labor Code
1987 Constitution, Section 3 (Labor), Art. XIII (Social Justice and Human
Rights)
Uyvs Centro GR No. 174631;
October 19, 2011 (evidence)
De Castro vs Liberty Broadcasting GR No. 165153;
September 23, 2008 (Art. 4)
Penaflorvs Outdoor GR No. 177114;
January 21, 2010 (Art. 4)
NorkisTradingvsNorkis Union GR No. 157098;
June 30, 2005 (social justice)
Syvs Philippine Transmarine GR No. 191740;
February 11, 2013 (arising out of
and in the course
of employment)

(Chapter II)
(Emancipation of Tenants)
(Arts. 7-11)
(RA 6657, Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law)

Book I
Pre-Employment
Title I - Recruitment and Placement of Workers
(Arts. 12-39)
Republic Act 8042, Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipino Act of 1995 (as
amended by Republic Act 10022)
SagunvsSunace International GR No. 179242;
February 23, 2011 (Arts. 32-34)
Pert/CPM Manpower vsVinuya GR No. 197528;
September 5, 2012 (Art. 34/38)
Stolt-Nielsen vsMedequillo GR No. 177498; January 18,
2012 (Sec. 10, RA 8042)
Skippers United vsDoza GR No. 175558;
February 8, 2012 (Sec. 10, RA 8042)
Phil. Hammonia Ship Agency vsDumadag GR No. 194362;
June 16, 2013
(POEA-SEC;
conflicting medical
findings)
Poseidon International vsTamala GR No. 186475;
June 26, 2013 (RA
8042, Section 10)
Title II - Employment of Non-resident Aliens
Arts. 40-42
Department Order (DO) 75-06, Department of Labor and Employment
WPP MarketingvsGalera GR No. 169207;
March 25, 2010

Book II
Human Resources Development Program
Title I National Manpower Development Program
Chapter 1 National Policies and Administrative Machinery For Their
Implementation
(Arts. 43-56)
RA 7796, Technical Education and Skills Development Act of 1994

Title II Training and Employment of Special Workers
Chapter 1 Apprentices
Arts. 57-72
Atlanta Industries vsSebolino GR No. 187320;
January 26, 2011
RA 7610, Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse,
Exploitation and Discrimination Act
DO 4-99, Hazardous Work and Activities for Persons Below 18
Years of Age
RA 7686, Dual Training System Act of 1994

Chapter 2 Learners
Arts. 73-77

Chapter 3 Handicapped Workers
(Arts. 78-81)
RA 7277, Magna Carta for Disabled Persons
Bernardo vs. NLRC GR No. 122917; July
12, 1999


Book III
Conditions of Employment
Title I Working Conditions and Rest Periods
Chapter 1 Hours of Work
Arts. 82-90
Serrano vsSeverino Santos GR No. 187698; August 9,
2010 (Art. 82)
Autobus vs Bautista GR No. 156367; May
16, 2005

Dept Advisory No. 2, Guidelines on the Adoption of Flexible Work
Arrangements

Employer-Employee Relationship
Maxicarevs Contreras GR No. 194352;
January 30, 2013
(timely raise ER-EE
relationship)
Semblantevs CA GR No. 196426;
August 15, 2011
PSI vs CA GR No. 126297;
February 2, 2010
Calamba Medical vs NLRC GR No. 176484; November 25,
2008
Tongko vs. Manufacturers Life GR No. 167622; Nov.
7, 2008
Tongko vs. Manufacturers Life GR No. 167622;
June 29, 2010
Benares vs. Pancho GR No. 151827; April
29, 2005
Francisco vs. NLRC GR No. 170087;
August 31, 2006
Paguio vs. NLRC GR No. 147816; May
9, 2003
Corporal vs. NLRC GR No. 129315;
October 2, 2000
Villamaria vs. CA GR No. 165881; April 19, 2006
Jardin vs. NLRC GR No. 119268;
February 23, 2000
Martinez vs. NLRC GR No. 117495; May
29, 1997
Calamba Medical vs. NLRC GR No. 176484; November 25,
2008
SIP Food House vs. Batolina GR No. 192473;
October 11, 2010
Letran Calamba vs. NLRC GR No. 156225;
January 29, 2008 (Art. 87)
RB Michael Press vs. Galit GR No. 153510; February 13,
2008 (Art. 89)
Cruzvs BPI GR No. 173357;
February 13, 2013
(supervisory vs.
managerial)
Chapter 2 Weekly Rest Periods
Arts. 91-93

Chapter 3 Holidays, Service Incentive Leaves and Service Charges
Arts. 94-96
RA 9492, Rationalizing the Celebration of National Holidays
Labadan vs. Forest Hills GR No. 172295;
December 23, 2008 (Art. 94)
Service Incentive Leaves
Imbuidovs NLRC GR No. 114734;
March 31, 2000
Mansion PrintingvsBitara GR No. 168120; January 25,
2012
Integrated Contractor vs NLRC GR No. 15247;
August 9, 2005
JPL Marketingvs CA GR No. 151966; July
8, 2005
PNCC vs PNCC GR No. 171231;
February 17, 2010

Title II Wages
Chapter 1 Preliminary Matters
Arts. 97-98
Soriano vs. NLRC 155 SCRA 124 (1987) (Arts.
96-97)
Songco vs. NLRC 183 SCRA 610 (1990)
(Arts. 96-97)
Javier vs Fly Ace GR No. 192558;
February 15, 2012 (Art. 97)
Facilities/Supplements
SLL International vs NLRC GR No. 172161; March 2, 2011
Mayon Hotel vs Adana GR No. 157634; May
16, 2005
Mabezavs NLRC GR No. 118506; April
18, 1997 (271 SCRA 670)

Chapter 2 Minimum Wage Rates
Arts. 99-101
RA 6727, Wage Rationalization Act
RA 8188, Double Indemnity Act
DO 10-98, Guidelines on the Imposition of Double Indemnity
Wage Distortion
Manila Mandarin vs NLRC GR No. 108556;
November 19, 1996
National Federation of Labor vs NLRC GR No. 103586; July
21, 1994
Bankard EEs Union vs NLRC GR No. 140689;
February 17, 2004
Prubankersvs Prudential GR No. 131247;
January 25, 1999

Chapter 3 Payment of Wages
Arts. 102-111
Labor Advisory on Payment of Salaries Thru ATM

Non-diminution of Benefits (Art. 100)
Phil. Journalists vs Journal EEs Union GR No. 192601;
June 3, 2013
Octavio vs PLDT GR No. 175492;
February 27, 2013
Royal Plant vs. Coca-Cola GR No. 198783; April
15, 2013
Vergara vs. Coca-Cola GR No. 176985; April
1, 2013
Supreme Steel vsNagkakaisa GR No. 185556;
March 28, 2011
UE vs. UEEA GR No. 179593;
September 14, 2011
Genesis vsUnyon GR No. 182114; April 5, 2010
Arco Metal vs.Samahan GR No. 170734; May
14, 2008
TSPIC Corp vs. TSPIC EEs Union GR No. 163419;
February 13, 2008
Metrobank vs. NLRC GR No. 152928;
June 18, 2009
Insular Hotel vs. Waterfront GR No. 174040-41; September
22, 2010
Central Azucarera vs. CA Labor U GR No. 188949; July
26, 2010
Eastern Tel vs. Eastern Tel EEs Union GR No. 185665;
February 8, 2012

Management Prerogative
CaongvsRegualos GR No. 179428; January 26,
2011
Pollovs David GR No. 181881;
October 18, 2011 (search PC)
Emirate vsMenese GR No. 182848; October 5,
2011 (transfer)
Norkis Trading vs. Gnilo GR No. 159730;
February 11, 2008 Coca-Cola vs. Del Villar
GR No. 163091; October 6, 2010
BisigManggagawa vs. NLRC GR No. 151309; October 15,
2008
Protacio vs. LayaMananghaya GR No. 168654;
March 25, 2009
PAL vs NLRC GR No. 115785;
August 4, 2000
Sime Darby vs NLRC GR No. 119205; April
15, 1998
Dusit Hotel vs NUWHRAIN GR No. 160391;
August 9, 2005
Deles, Jr vs NLRC GR No. 121348; March 9, 2000
Mendoza vs Rural Bank of Lucban GR No. 155421; July
7, 2004
Pecksonvs Robinsons Supermarket GR No. 198534; July 3, 2013
(transfer)
` Orchard Gulf vs Francisco GR No. 178125; March 18,
2013 (illegal transfer)
Cavite Apparel vs Marquez GR No. 172044; February 6,
2013 (dismissal too harsh)
General Milling vsViajar GR No. 181738;
January 13, 2013 (redundancy not valid)
Goya vs Goya EEs Union GR No. 170054;
January 31, 2013 (limitation on MP)

DO 18-A (2011) in conjunction with Arts. 106-109
Cases for Arts 106-109
First Philippine Industrial vsCalimbas GR No. 179256; July
10, 2013 (not having
tools/equipment
does not necessarily
mean labor-only
contracting)
Vigilla, et al. vsPCCr GR No. 200094;
June 10, 2013
(solidary liability)
Aliviadovs P&G GR No. 160506;
June 6, 2011
PAL vs. Ligan GR No. 146408;
February 29, 2008
Garcia vs. PAL GR No. 162868; July
14, 2008
GSIS vs. NLRC &Lanting GR No. 157647;
October 15, 2007
Miescor vs. NLRC GR No. 145402; March 14,
2008
Escasinas vs. Shangri-la GR No. 178827;
March 4, 2009
Iligan Cement Corp vs. Iliascor GR No. 158956; April
24, 2009
Vallum Security vs. NLRC 224 SCRA 782 (1993)
Coca-Cola Bottlers vs. Agito GR No. 179546;
February 13, 2009
Almeda vs. Asahi GR No. 177785;
September 3, 2008
Aklan vs. San Miguel GR No. 168537;
December 11, 2008
Mandaue Galleon vs. Andales GR No. 159668;
March 7, 2008
Wack Wack Golf vs. NLRC GR No. 149793; April 15, 2005
Manila Electric Co vs. Benamira GR No. 145271; July
14, 2005
South Davao vs. Gamo GR No. 171814; May
8, 2009
SGV vs. De Raedt GR No. 161366; June 16, 2009
Locsin vs. PLDT GR No. 185251;
October 2, 2009
Traveno, et al vs. Bobongon GR No. 164205; September 3,
2009
Polyfoam vs Concepcion GR No. 172349 ;
June 13, 2012
Garden of Memoirs vs NLRC GR No. 160278 ;
February 8, 2012

DBP vs. NLRC GR No. 82763-64;
March 19, 1990 (Art. 110, insolvency)
Ortiz vs. San Miguel GR Nos. 151983-84;
July 31, 2008 (Art. 111, attorneys fees)
Skippers United vsDoza GR No. 175558;
February 8, 2012 (Art. 111)
Tangga-an vs. Phil. Transmarine GR No. 180636;
March 13, 2013

Chapter 4 Prohibitions Regarding Wages
Arts. 112-119
SHS Perforated vs. Diaz GR No. 185814;
October 13, 2010 (Art. 113/116)
Solasvs Power & Telephone GR No. 162332;
August 28, 2008

Chapter 5 Wage Studies, Wage Agreements and Wage Determination
RA 6727, Wage Rationalization Act
(Arts. 120-127)
Bancard Employees Union vs NLRC GR No. 140689; February 17,
2004

Chapter 6 Administration and Enforcement
Arts. 128-129
Peoples Broadcasting vs. Secretary GR No. 179652; May 8, 2009
Balladares vs. Peak Ventures GR No. 161794;
June 16, 2009
Secretary of DOLE vs. Panay Veterans GR No. 167708;
August 22, 2008
(appeal to Secretary
vs appeal to NLRC)

Title III Working Conditions for Special Groups of Employees
Chapter 1 Employment of Women
Arts. 130-138
Republic Act 10151 (2011), repealing Arts. 130 and 131)
Maternity Leave Benefits
RA 8187, Paternity Leave Act of 1996
Duncan Assn vs. Glaxo GR No. 162994;
September 17, 2004
Zialcitavs PAL February 20, 1977
PT&T vs NLRC GR No. 118978; May
23, 1997
GualbertovsMarinduque GR No. 52753; June
28, 1978

Chapter 2 Employment of Minors
(Arts. 139-140)
RA 7610, Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse,
Exploitation and Discrimination Act

Chapter 3 Employment of Househelpers
Republic Act 10361, Kasambahay Law (amending Arts. 141-152)
Apex Mining Co. NLRC GR No. 94951; April
22, 1991

Chapter 4 Employment of Homeworkers
Arts. 153-155
DO 5-92 (February 4, 1992), Regulations on Employment of
Homeworkers

Book IV
Health, Safety and Social Welfare Benefits
Title I Medical, Dental and Occupational Safety
Chapter 1 Medical and Dental Services
Arts. 156-161
Ocean Builders vs Antonio GR No. 150898; April 13, 2011
(Arts. 157/161)

Chapter 2 Occupational and Health Safety
Arts. 162-165
DOLE Memo Circular No. 2, Technical Guidelines for Classifying
Hazardous and Non-hazardous
Establishments, Workplaces and Work Processes

(Title II Employees Compensation and Sate Insurance Fund)
Social Security System Act of 1997
Social Security Commission vs Rizal GR No. 167050; June 1, 2011
Arts. 191-193, Total and Permanent Disability Benefits
Philman Marine Agency vsCabanban GR No. 186509; July 29, 2013