Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, and Work-Life Dynamics

Comprehensive practice flashcards covering employee rights, employer obligations, employment nature and arrangements, compensation and benefits, occupational wellness, workplace challenges, and work-life dynamics in the Philippine context.

What are employee rights as defined in the lecture material?

Employee rights refer to the legal and moral entitlements that protect workers in the workplace, ensuring fair treatment, safety, and dignity at work (International Labour Organization, 2020; Dhanpat et al., 2020).

What is the employee right to Fair Wages?

The right to receive adequate and timely pay in exchange for services rendered.

What constitutes the employee right to a Safe and Healthy Workplace?

Protection from hazards, unsafe equipment, and unhealthy practices while at work.

What does Freedom from Discrimination guarantee to workers?

Assurance that workers will not be judged or excluded based on their gender, age, religion, ethnicity, or disability.

What statutory entitlements are included under Access to Benefits?

Statutory benefits such as health insurance, leave credits, and retirement funds.

What does the right to Union Participation allow employees to do?

The right to form, join, or take part in labor unions to collectively safeguard employee welfare.

What are employer responsibilities?

Employer responsibilities are the duties and obligations of organizations and managers to provide fair, safe, and lawful conditions for their employees (Dhanpat et al., 2020).

What are the five key employer responsibilities listed in the text?

Compliance with Labor Laws, Providing Safe Conditions, Ensuring Equal Opportunities, Clear Communication of Policies, and Supporting Employee Development.

How is employment defined, and what Philippine decree guides it?

Employment is a contractual relationship where an individual (employee) provides labor or services in exchange for compensation from an employer. It is guided by the Labor Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree 442, as amended).

What are the standard weekly working hours for full-time employment?

Regular work with standard hours usually consists of $40\text{ to }48\text{ hours}$ per week.

Which Philippine law governs telecommuting or remote work?

The Telecommuting Act of 2018.

What are the daily minimum wage rates in the National Capital Region (NCR)?

The daily minimum wage in NCR is $P695$ for non-agriculture workers and $P658$ for agriculture workers.

What social protection benefits are listed as key employee entitlements?

Membership in the Social Security System (SSS), PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and access to retirement savings.

What is occupational wellness?

Occupational wellness refers to personal satisfaction and fulfillment gained from work, achieved when a person's job aligns with their skills, values, and lifestyle, along with maintaining a healthy work-life balance (Marecki, 2023; Poulose & Sudarsan, 2017).

What three reasons explain why occupational wellness and work-life balance matter?

It boosts productivity, prevents burnout, and strengthens relationships with family, friends, and hobbies.

What is quiet quitting?

When employees reduce their effort to only the minimum required because they feel overworked or undervalued.

What is job hopping?

The practice of frequently changing jobs to find better pay, supportive leadership, or healthier work environments.

How is a toxic work environment described?

A workplace marked by poor communication, favoritism, or abusive leadership that damages morale, reduces productivity, and increases turnover.

According to Silaban (2021), what four practices help maintain work-life balance?

Flexible Work Arrangements, Reasonable Workloads, Encouraging Time Off, and Respect for Boundaries.

What is the difference between work-life balance and work-life integration?

Work-life balance divides time and energy to keep distinct boundaries between work and personal life, whereas work-life integration blends work and personal responsibilities so tasks from both may overlap.

What is work-life harmony?

An approach that focuses on fulfillment rather than equal time, treating work and life as complementary parts of a whole that flow together in a natural and sustainable way (Maryville University, 2021).

What is work-life fit?

An approach emphasizing personalization, where each person designs a setup that matches their unique goals, values, and stage in life rather than following a one-size-fits-all model (Virtual Not Distant, 2023).

What is work-life negotiation?

The process of regularly adjusting and renegotiating boundaries or roles depending on changing needs, requiring compromise and flexibility (Virtual Not Distant, 2023).

What does research indicate regarding Filipino workers in high-stress settings like call centers without clear boundaries?

Research indicates that workers in high-stress settings, such as call centers, frequently experience burnout in the absence of clear boundaries (Balunos et al., 2018; Lagrana & Bayoneta, 2021).