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Practice question: Rights of Contractor’s or Subcontractor’s Employees

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Practice question

Does DO 174 recognize organizing and collective-bargaining rights for contractor employees?
  1. Yes, subject to the applicable labor-law framework.
  2. No; only the principal's own employees may organize.
  3. No; accepting contractor employment waives organization.
  4. Yes, and every strike is lawful regardless of law.
  5. Only if all clients consent.

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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