Rights and Responsibility in Conflict Discrimination, Diversity and Affirmative Action Marivette Joy S. Martinez-Benedicto MBM - 2
DOLE AND BWC The Bureau of Working Conditions, a staff department of the Department of Labor and Employment, compiled a list of Basic Rights that every worker is entitled to. These rights ensure the safety and health of all workers.
Rights of Employees 1. EQUAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL 2. SECURITY OF TENURE 3. WORK DAYS AND WORK HOURS 4. WEEKLY REST DAY 5. WAGE AND WAGE-RELATED BENEFITS
Rights of Employees 6 . PAYMENT OF WAGES 7. FEMALE EMPLOYEES 8. EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN 9. SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS 10. RIGHTS TO SELF-ORGANIZATION AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (CBA) Collective bargaining is a process between two parties, namely the employer and the union, where the terms and conditions of employment are fixed and agreed upon. In collective bargaining, the two parties also decide upon a method for resolving grievances. Collective bargaining results in a contract called a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (CBA) Freedom of Association and the right to Collective Bargaining are fundamental rights for workers and employers to freely establish and join organizations of their own choosing, without fear of reprisal.
Discrimination Discrimination is prejudicial treatment in the workplace , which may affect hiring, firing, promotions, salary, job assignments, training, benefits and/or layoffs, based on a person's age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origins or disabilities.
Diversity In other words, a diverse workforce includes people with different characteristics. Diversity in the workplace means that a company's workforce includes people of varying gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, religion, languages, education, abilities, etcetera.
11 types of workplace discrimination employers should be aware of Age Sex and Gender Race Religion National origin Disability
11 types of workplace discrimination employers should be aware of 7. Equal pay 8. Pregnancy 9. Geneti c information 10. Harassment 11. Sexual harassment
Discrimination in the Philippine setting Discrimination against indigenous people Gender equality Age discrimination Discrimination against HIV workers Discrimination against women
Affirmative Action Affirmative action is a policy in which an individual's color, race, sex, religion or national origin are taken into account to increase opportunities provided to an underrepresented part of society.
Affirmative Action Companies are working with International Labor Organizations (ILO) and other non-government institutions. Provides assistance to Promote Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining in the Philippines The Philippines ratified both key ILO Conventions: the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87) and the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98) . The LABOR CODE of the Phils . DOLE, BWC, CIP, CHR, UNHCR, DOH, DOJ.
Affirmative Action Studies are also being made to further investigates the relationship of leadership role, performance appraisal and equal pay, equal employment opportunities (EEO) and affirmative action (AA ) in managing diversity and equality in the workplace.
Affirmative Action Leadership role can play an importance role whereby firms move towards global leadership approaches to tackle diversity related issues in organizations.
CASE 1: "Kevin," 36, a call center agent from Cagayan de Oro who was diagnosed with HIV in March 2015, said he had no idea what he could do after his company forced him to resign. "As a result, I lost not only my employment but also the benefits due me after I left," he said.
CASE 2: The stigma against the MSMs [men who have sex with men ], transgenders , and others -- generally, members of our LGBTQIA+ community. CROSSDRESSING or not?
References https://www.ilo.org/manila/areasofwork/equality-and-discrimination/lang-- en/index.htm https://www.ilo.org/manila/areasofwork/WCMS_124609/lang-- en/index.htm http:// www.agediscrimination.info/international-age-discrimination/philippines https:// www.refworld.org/docid/5a8eb1da4.html https:// www.talentlyft.com/en/blog/article/244/top-10-benefits-of-diversity-in-the-workplace-infographic-included JOURNAL ARTICLE: LABOR CONFLICT AND RECENT TRENDS IN PHILIPPINE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, Elias T. Ramos, 1987