Practice question
A contractor conditions hiring on signing a blank payroll and an advance waiver of minimum wages. Which assessment follows DO 174?
- The waiver is lawful whenever the employee needs work.
- The blank payroll proves full payment.
- The stated hiring conditions are among the prohibited arrangements.
- A service agreement automatically validates every waiver.
- Only the principal may question the conditions.
Legal references
- DOLE Department Order 174 s. 2017, primary issuance reproduced: https://palscon.org/public/assets/img/labor-laws-advisory/DO%20174-17%20Rules%20Implementing%20%20Articles%20106%20to%20109%20of%20the%20Labor%20Code,%20As%20Amended.pdf — Sections 6,10–13.
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