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Practice question: Fixed-Term

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Does a valid fixed term by itself turn an employee into an independent contractor?
  1. No
  2. Yes, every definite period eliminates employment
  3. Yes, fixed-term employees own their employer
  4. Yes, all wages become gifts
  5. Yes, every fixed term removes all labor-law protection

Legal references

  • Labor Code, Articles 118 and 295 (formerly 280): https://lawphil.net/statutes/presdecs/pd1974/pd_442_1974.html
  • Mendaros v. Lazada E-Services Phil., Inc., G.R. No. 257821, August 19, 2024, MAIN decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/aug2024/gr_257821_2024.html
  • International School Manila v. Cabrido, G.R. No. 275832, July 29, 2025, MAIN decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/jul2025/gr_275832_2025.html

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