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This document discusses human rights and workers' rights and responsibilities. It begins by discussing essential human rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It lists 30 rights from the Declaration and has students identify responsibilities that correspond to 5 of the rights. The document then discusses rights and responsibilities in the workplace, listing activities and having students identify whether each one is a right or responsibility. It aims to teach students about their basic rights as well as their responsibilities as workers.
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Module 6

This document discusses human rights and workers' rights and responsibilities. It begins by discussing essential human rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It lists 30 rights from the Declaration and has students identify responsibilities that correspond to 5 of the rights. The document then discusses rights and responsibilities in the workplace, listing activities and having students identify whether each one is a right or responsibility. It aims to teach students about their basic rights as well as their responsibilities as workers.
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Module 6: Rights & Responsibilities of Workers & Employers

Name: ___________________________________ LRN: ____________________________

CLC: _____________________________________

 6.1: Human Rights

Each picture depicts one of the essential human rights. Place a check mark
beside the one we are most concerned about in the Life Skills course.

 What do you understand about each picture?


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 6.2: Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Think about it!

Read each item carefully. In the column beside each statement, jot down words that
may be unclear to you. Look these words up in the dictionary or discuss them with
your Mobile Teacher.

Plain Language Version 1:

1. When children are born, they are free and each should be
treated in the same way. They have reason and conscience
and should act towards one another in a friendly manner.
2. Everyone can claim the following rights, despite
• a different sex
• a different skin color
• speaking a different language
• thinking different things
• believing in another religion
• owning more or less
• being born in another social group
• coming from another country

It also makes no difference whether the country you live in is


independent or not.
3. You have the right to live, and to live in freedom and safety.
4. Nobody has the right to treat you as his or her slave
and you should not make anyone your slave.
5. Nobody has the right to torture you.
6. You should be legally protected in the same way
everywhere, and like everyone else.
7. The law is the same for everyone; it should be applied in the
same way to all.
8. You should be able to ask for legal help when the rights your
country grants you are not respected.
9. Nobody has the right to put you in prison, to keep you there,
or to send you away from your country unjustly, or without
good reason.
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10. If you go on trial this should be done in public. The people


who try you should not let themselves be influenced by
others.
11. You should be considered innocent until it can be proved
that you are guilty. If you are accused of a crime, you should
always have the right to defend yourself. Nobody has the
right to condemn you and punish you for something you
have not done.
12. You have the right to ask to be protected if someone tries to
harm your good name, enter your house, open your letters, or
bother you or your family without a good reason.
13. You have the right to come and go as you wish within your
country. You have the right to leave your country to go to
another one; and you should be able to return to your
country if you want.
14. If someone hurts you, you have the right to go to another
country and ask it to protect you. You lose this right if you
have killed someone and if you, yourself, do not respect
what is written here.
15. You have the right to belong to a country and nobody can
prevent you, without a good reason, from belonging to a
country if you wish.
16. As soon as a person is legally entitled, he or she has the right
to marry and have a family. In doing this, neither the color of
your skin, the country you come from nor your religion
should be impediments. Men and women have the same
rights when they are married and also when they are
separated. Nobody should force a person to marry.
17. The government of your country should protect you and the
members of your family.

18. You have the right to own things and nobody has the right to
take these from you without a good reason.

19. You have the right to profess your religion freely, to change
it, and to practice it either on your own or with other people.

20. You have the right to think what you want, to say what you
like, and nobody should forbid you from doing so. You
should be able to share your ideas also — with people from
any other country.
21. You have the right to organize peaceful meetings or to take
part in meetings in a peaceful way. It is wrong to force
someone to belong to a group. You have the right to take
part in your country's political affairs either by belonging to the
government yourself or by choosing politicians who have
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the same ideas as you. Governments should be voted for


regularly and voting should be secret. You should get a vote
and all votes should be equal. You also have the same right
to join the public service as anyone else.
22. The society in which you live should help you to develop and
to make the most of all the advantages (culture, work, social
welfare) which are offered to you
and to all the men and women in your country.
23. You have the right to work, to be free to choose your work,
to get a salary which allows you to support your family. If a
man and a woman do the same work, they should get the
same pay. All people who work have
the right to join together to defend their interests.
24. Each work day should not be too long, since everyone
has the right to rest and should be able to take regular paid
holidays.
25. You have the right to have whatever you need so that you
and your family: do not fall ill or go hungry; have clothes and
a house; and are helped if you are out of work, if you are ill,
if you are old, if your wife or husband is dead, or if you do
not earn a living for any other reason you cannot help.
Mothers and their children are entitled to special care. All
children have the same rights to be protected, whether or
not their
mother was married when they were born.
26. You have the right to go to school and everyone should go to
school. Primary schooling should be free. You should be able
to learn a profession or continue your studies as far as wish.
At school, you should be able to develop all your talents and
you should be taught to get on with others, whatever their
race, religion or the country they come from. Your parents
have the right
to choose how and what you will be taught at school.
27. You have the right to share in your community's arts and
sciences, and any good they do. Your works as an artist,
writer, or a scientist should be protected, and
you should be able to benefit from them.
28. So that your rights will be respected, there must be an

'order' which can protect them. This ‘order’ should be


local and worldwide.

29. You have duties towards the community within which your
personality can only fully develop. The law should guarantee
human rights. It should allow everyone to
respect others and to be respected.
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30. In all parts of the world, no society, no human being, should


take it upon her or himself to act in such a way as to destroy
the rights which you have just been
reading about.

Let’s Apply!

For every given right there is a corresponding responsibility. Pick five rights from the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and write 2 corresponding responsibilities for
each. The first row is an example.

Right Responsibility
Example: The government of your country • You should follow the laws of your
should protect you and the members of your country.
family.

 6.3: Rights or Responsibilities at Work?


‘Rights’ are what you can expect your employer to provide, while ‘responsibilities’ are
what your employer can expect from you. For example, it is the right of the employee
to receive clear instructions and expectations about the job from the employer, and it
is the employee’s responsibility to do the job based on the instructions and
expectations given by the employer.

The activities listed below are some of the things that you might expect from your
employer, and some of the activities are things that your employer might expect of you.
Read the activities listed on the left side and decide which ones are your
‘responsibilities’ and which ones are your ‘rights’. Mark an X in the corresponding
column.

Activity Right Responsibility


Receive fair pay at the correct time

Do all work in a safe manner and be mindful of other


people’s safety at all times
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Arrive on time and stay until the work day has ended

Have time for regular breaks

Activity Right Responsibility


Work in a safe workplace

Use all equipment safely

Handle with care the equipment and materials at the


workplace

Return materials and/or equipment after use

Wear protective clothing, gear or paraphernalia

Be trained in how to use equipment

Ask for help and learn from others

Be given clear information about the job and


expectations
Have the right equipment and materials to do the work
properly
Have a positive attitude about work

Ask questions in a way that respects co•workers

Do a good job and finish on time

Follow instructions given by the employer


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Activity 3: Introductory Activity


Imagine that you have completed your course. You applied for a job as an encoder in
an office and you were hired. Before you start working it is important for you to know
your rights and responsibilities under the Philippines labor law.

 Brainstorm a list of the rights and responsibilities you think you will have as
an encoder in an office.
My Rights My Responsibilities

 Read the statements below that have to do with rights in the workplace. For each
statement, write TRUE or FALSE based on your understanding of labor laws in
the Philippines. If you think it is FALSE, change the statement to make it TRUE.

Statement
TRUE or FALSE
1. The Philippine work week consists of 45 hours.

2. Young people under the age of 15 may work if they have


their parent’s permission.

3. Employers may require its employees to work even during


rest days.
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4. Workers should not get involved in policy decisions about


his/her rights because the government is the one making
those decisions.

5. Workers are entitled to paid leave at the employer’s


expense.

Activity 4: Responsibilities of Workers and Employers


Legal responsibilities apply to both workers and employers. Just as employers
have some legal responsibilities at work, workers also have legal
responsibilities. They are different responsibilities, but both have
responsibilities under the law.

Below is a list of responsibilities. Decide if the responsibility is primarily that of


the employer or the worker and write E for employer or W for worker in the
space before the statement. The first one has been done as an example.

Check your answers below in  6.4: Responsibilities of the Employer and the
Worker
after completing the table. You can also verify your answers with the Mobile
Teacher.

E To make a work agreement with the employee, agreeing on conditions, time and place

To follow up with the employee on the agreed terms

To personally perform the work in the time, place and conditions as agreed upon

To supervise and provide suitable conditions of work so workers have security, health and
dignity

To honor terms of payment

To follow the instructions of the worker’s boss

To safeguard standards, staff and environment

To register and pay into social security for the employee

To take care of the well‐being of staff and qualified dependents (e.g. wife/husband, children)

To avoid any issues or problems at the workplace that will endanger the worker or his/her
colleagues

To agree on a performance contract

To follow the rules at work


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Let’s Apply!

1. Read the case studies below and answer the questions. Use the information
above to help you deepen your understanding of the Philippine law. If possible,
work on these case scenarios with a fellow learner in the Life Skills course or
someone in your household.

Case Studies

Scenario 1: Gender Based Violence / Sexual Harassment

Melanie has been hired to work as an office assistant for a new business in Zamboanga. After
being on the job for about a month, one day her supervisor told her that if she would spend
the night with him, he would make sure she will be promoted. She said she was not
interested but he cornered her, twisted her arm behind her, and threatened to fire her if she
didn’t comply with his demands. Melanie was able to run away and tells her friends about the
incident.

What is the issue?

What does the Philippine law says about


this type of harassment?

Are you aware of any groups or


organizations that provide services to
women who have been harassed?

Scenario 2: Health and Safety at Work

Manny recently started working for a construction company. His supervisor told him that
because he was so smart and fit for the job, he did not need training in the use of the
equipment. He would learn by doing instead. One day he was trying to use a table saw that
he had never used before. He cut himself badly on one of his hands, and it began to bleed
profusely, but he did not know where the first aid kit was located.

What is the issue?


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What does the Philippine law says about


health and safety at work?

How can such a situation be prevented in


the future?

Scenario 3: Time Off from Work

Betsay, a young, single mother, had been working long hours at the restaurant. She hadn’t
had a day off in over a month and often worked 55 hours per week. One day her child
became very sick with dengue so she called the restaurant to let them know she could not
come to work. Her boss was annoyed, murmuring that she will look for someone more
reliable than Betsay. Betsay became worried she was going to lose her job.

What is the issue?

What does the Philippine law says about


number of work hours and time off?

How should Betsay handle this situation?

2. It is time to practice your speaking and interviewing skills to learn more about what
happens in workplaces! Your task is to interview at least one employer and one employee
(from different workplaces) about labor laws in the workplace. If possible, interview more
so you can learn more!

Think about possible questions you can ask an employer and questions you
could ask a worker. Remember, it is important to be sensitive in how you ask
questions. You do not want people to feel like they are being accused of a
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wrongdoing.

 Write questions you could ask regarding rights and responsibilities in the
workplace.
Questions for an Employer Questions for a Worker

The following table includes questions you might want to ask an employer. You
should also add other questions from your brainstorming above. Write the
interviewee’s responses in the right hand column.

Questions for an Employer Response

How many hours do employees work per


day?

If an employee works more than 8 hours per


day, how do they get paid?

How often do workers get breaks during the


day?

How much leave time do workers get?

How do you provide safety in the workplace?


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What training do you provide staff on health


and safety in the workplace?

Have there ever been cases of sexual


harassment in the workplace?

How do you handle cases of sexual


harassment?

Questions for a Worker Response

How many hours per day do you work?

How do you get compensated if you work


more than 8 hours per day?

What breaks do you get during the workday?

Do you get paid leave time during the year?

What safety precautions are you required to


take in the workplace?

What type of training or orientation did you


receive on health and safety in the
workplace?

Have you experienced or witnessed cases of


sexual harassment in the workplace? If so,
what happened?

How are cases of sexual harassment handled


in your workplace?
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Think about the responses from both the employer and employee. How much
did they seem to know about the labor laws in the Philippines? What
differences and similarities did you notice in their responses to questions
regarding hours of work, health and safety in the workplace and sexual
harassment?

Interested to learn
Topics
more? (put a check)
1. What’s the minimum wage that I should be paid?
2. Am I entitled to SSS and Philhealth and Pag-ibig?
3. Am I entitled to overtime, holiday pay, and 13th month pay?
4. Women’s rights in the workplace
5. PWD rights in the workplace
6. Reasons for termination of employees
7. Sick leave and vacation leave
8. Maternity and paternity leave
9. OJT, apprentice, probationary and regular employees –
what’s the difference?
10. Where do I go if I have complaints or grievances at work?

 If you have a job, what are your rights and responsibilities in your current
job? If you are looking for a job, which right needs to be prioritized and
fulfilled by your potential job?
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Learners’ Reflection: Module 6 Rights and Responsibilities


of Workers and Employers
Remember this? You answered this at the beginning of the module. Answer it again and
compare your results with your previous reflection. Is there a difference?

This is not a test but is a way for you to see what you already know or do not know
about the topics. You will read a skill that is listed in the left column. Think about
yourself and your experience. Then read the statements across the top. Check the
column that best represents your situation. The results will help you and your teacher
know which topics may require more time, effort and guidance.

Ang mga katanungan dito ay hindi test. Ito ay isang paraan upang malaman mo ang
iyong kaalaman, kasanayan o kakayahan tungkol sa paksang ito. Basahin ang bawat
tanong. Magbalik-tanaw sa inyong mga karanasan at lagyan ng tsek ang sagot na
naaangkop sa inyong sitwasyon. Ang iyong kasagutan ay magiging gabay mo at ng
iyong guro sa pagpapalawak ng iyong kaalaman tungkol sa paksang ito.

My experience 1 2 3 4
Knowledge, skills and abilities I don’t have any I have very little I have some I have a lot of
Kaalaman, kasanayan at kakayahan experience experience experience experience
doing this. doing this. doing this. doing this.
Wala akong May kaunti Mayroon Marami akong
karanasan sa akong akong karanasan sa
paggawa nito karanasan sa karanasan sa paggawa nito
paggawa nito paggawa nito
Identify universal human rights /
Pagtukoy sa pang-unibersal na
karapatang pantao
Know the rights and responsibilities of
workers and employers according to the
Philippine Labor Code / May kaalaman
tungkol sa karapatan at tungkulin o
responsibilidad ng mga manggagawa at
empleyado ayon sa Philippine Labor Code
Know and use the health & safety
regulations in the Philippine Labor Code /
Pagsasagawa ng mga tuntunin para sa
kalusugan at kaligtasan ayon sa
Philippine Labor Code
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My experience 1 2 3 4
Knowledge, skills and abilities I don’t have any I have very little I have some I have a lot of
Kaalaman, kasanayan at kakayahan experience experience experience experience
doing this. doing this. doing this. doing this.
Wala akong May kaunti Mayroon Marami akong
karanasan sa akong akong karanasan sa
paggawa nito karanasan sa karanasan sa paggawa nito
paggawa nito paggawa nito
Use several appropriate strategies to
stand up for my rights or take action to
address a problem at work / Paggamit ng
mga angkop na estratehiya o
pamamaraan para panindigan ang aking
karapatan, o para maaksiyunan ang
problema sa trabaho
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End-of-Module Assessment

Congratulations for finishing Module 6: Rights and Responsibilities of Workers and


Employers! At the end of every module you will take a short assessment to see how
much you have learned. It will help you and your teacher identify the knowledge and
skills you know and what still needs reinforcing. The results will not affect your ability
to continue in the program.

Structure of the Assessment: It has a total of 10 questions. Some questions are


multiple choice and some questions are true or false. You should choose only ONE
answer for each question.

Once you have finished answering the questions, note down any clarifications you
want to ask your instructor.

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Circle an answer for each statement.

English Tagalog
1. Universal human rights include the 1. Kasama sa Universal Human Rights ang
following: sumusunod:

a. The right to education a. Karapatan sa edukasyon


b. The right to shelter b. Karapatan sa tirahan
c. The right to practice the religion of c. Karapatang isagaw ang rehiliyong
your choice iyong pinili
d. All of the above d. Lahat ng nabanggit
e. None of the above e. Wala sa nabanggit

2. ‘Rights’ and ‘responsibilities’ are the same 2. Ang ‘karapatan’ at ‘tungkulin’ ng employer
for employers and employees. at mga empleyado ay magkapareho.

a. True a. Tama
b. False b. Mali

3. In the Philippines, an employer is required 3. Sa Pilipinas, hinihingi sa isang employer na


to provide the following except: ibigay ang mga sumusunod, liban sa:

a. Provide regular breaks for employees a. Regular na pahinga para sa mga


b. Maintain a safe workplace empleyado
c. Pay employees the agreed-upon b. Pagpapanatili ng isang ligtas na
wage, on time lugar ng trabaho
d. Pay for employee’s transportation to c. Pagbabayad sa mga empleyado ng
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work napagkasunduang suweldo, sa


e. All of the above tamang oras
d. Pagbabayad sa biyahe ng
empleyado papunta sa trabaho
e. Lahat ng nabanggit

4. In the Philippines, an employee has the 4. Sa Pilipinas, may tungkulin ang empleyado
responsibility to: na:

a. Respect and follow directions given a. Igalang at sundin ang mga utos ng
by the employer employer
b. Avoid hazards at the workplace b. Umiwas sa panganib sa trabaho
c. Keep equipment in good working c. Panatilihin ang maayos na
order pagtakbo ng mga gamit
d. Show up on time d. Dumating sa oras
e. All of the above e. Lahat ng nabanggit
5. The Filipino work week consists of: 5. Sa Pilipinas, binubuo ang isang linggong
trabaho ng:
a. 25 hours
b. 35 hours a. 25 oras
c. 50 hours b. 35 oras
d. 40 hours c. 50 oras
e. none of the above d. 40 oras
e. Wala sa nabanggit
6. The Filipino Labor law protects workers 6. Pinoprotektahan ng Batas ng mga
against harassment, intimidation and Manggagawa sa Pilipinas ang mga
violence. manggagawa laban sa pang-aabuso,
pananakot, at karahasan.
a. True
b. False a. Tama
b. Mali
7. It is okay for children under 15 to work for 7. Okey lang na magtrabaho para sa suweldo
pay outside the home. ang mga batang wala pang 15 anyos sa
labas ng bahay.
a. True
b. False a. Tama
b. Mali

8. As a worker, you should have: 8. Bilang manggagawa, dapat mayroon kang:

a. One day off per week a. Isang araw na walang pasok bawat
b. Right to overtime after 8 hours a day linggo
of work b. Karapatang mabayaran ng
c. Access to safety equipment if overtime pagkalipas ng 8 oras na
required to do job safely trabaho sa isang araw
d. All of the above c. Paraang makakuha ng kagamitang
e. None of the above pangkaligtasan kung kailangan ito
para maging ligtas ang trabaho
d. Lahat ng nabanggit
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e. Wala sa nabanggit

9. Women should not report sexual 9. Hindi dapat iulat ng mga babae ang pang-
harassment by their supervisors because aabusong sekswal ng kanilang mga
they will lose their job. supervisor dahil mawawalan sila ng
trabaho.
a. True
b. False a. Tama
b. Mali
10. Filipino labor law protects adults, not youth. 10. Pinoprotektahan ng Batas ng Manggagawa
ng Pilipinas ang matatanda, hindi ang mga
bata.
a. True
b. False
a. Tama
b. Mali

Congratulations! You have completed Module 6 and are now ready to practice your rights
and also your responsibilities at work!

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