Practice question
Two employees have the same title, but one receives documented additional compensation under a good-faith seniority and skill incentive system applicable on equal terms. No discrimination or contrary contractual rule is established. Does the title alone require equalizing their pay at the higher amount?
- Yes, the title alone overrides every reasonable incentive distinction
- No, justified seniority and skill factors may support the difference
- Yes, unless the junior employee signs a waiver
- No, because all salary differences are automatically valid
- Yes, because experience can never affect remuneration
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2000/jun2000/gr_128845_2000.html — International School Alliance of Educators v. Quisumbing, GR 128845, June 1, 2000, main decision.
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2022/nov2022/gr_245918_2022.html — Mindanao International Container Terminal Services, Inc. v. MICTSILU-FDLO, GR 245918, November 29, 2022, main decision; reasonable pay distinctions and employer justification.
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6725_1989.html — RA 6725 section 1, prohibition on sex-based lesser compensation for work of equal value.
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