CD1 M39 - August 19, 2017
LESSON 1
Basic Rights of Workers
Workers have rights that are provided for in the Philippine Constitution and the Labor Code. Some of these rights are:
- the right to receive just wages and benefits
- the right to security of tenure
- the right to due process of law
- the right to be heard and understood
In keeping the worker's rights to security of tenure and due process of law, no worker/employee shall be terminated without just and authorized cause and without following the proper legal procedure
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LESSON 2
Other Rights of Workers and Their Responsibilities
the right to completely air grievances
the right to self-organization
the right to participate in peaceful and lawful concerted activities
the right to a safe and healthy workplace
the right to equal opportunities at work
the right to participate in policy and decision-making processes
the right to be free from sexual harassment
In as much as a worker enjoys certain rights he/she must perform certain duties and responsibilities. These include:
performing efficiently and conscientiously the tasks assigned to him/her as well as other tasks which both the employee and employer have agreed upon
airing grievances in a peaceful manner
not engaging in rioting and other forms of violet activities
not damaging the property or harming the employers, their families and authorized representatives
observing proper health and safety measures
always participating in issues, policy and decision-making processes that will affect his/her rights, benefits and welfare as a worker
reporting any violation of his/her rights and those of his/her co-workers
There are government agencies and private organizations that can help uphold your rights as a worker. Protect your rights and those of your co-workers by knowing about these agencies and organizations.
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