UNDERSTANDING

WORK
IMMERSION
 01
INTRODUCTION
Hands-on
Practicum
Experience

WORK
IMMERSION
Work-related OJT
Environment
 IMMERSION
“This refers to the part of the
Senior High School (SHS)
Curriculum consisting of 80
hours of hands-on experience
or work simulation”
 Work Immersion
● Done outside the school campus in a
WORKPLACE IMMERSION VENUE
● Examples of Work Immersion Venues:
Offices
Factories
Shops
Project Sites
02
EXPECTED
BEHAVIOR
 Work Ethics
It is a belief that work, hard
work and diligence has a
moral benefit and an
inherent ability, virtue or
value to strengthen
character
It is about prioritizing work
and putting it in the center of
STRONG & NEGATIVE
WORK ETHICS
Strong Work Ethic
Fuel’s up individuals needs and goals,
it is related to the initiative by a person
for the objectives
Considers to be the source of self-
respect, satisfaction and fulfillment
STRONG & NEGATIVE
WORK ETHICS
Negative Work Ethic
It is a behavior of a single individual or a
group that has led to a systematic lack of
productivity, reliability, accountability and a
growing sphere of unprofessional/unhealthy
relationships
E.g., power politics, lack of social skills, etc.
 Factors of a
Good Work Ethic:
1.Goal-oriented actions
2.Dedicate on priority
3.Being able and reliable
4.Conscientiousness
5.Creating a rewarding routine/ system
6.Embracing positivism
 Factors of a Good Work Ethic:

Goal-oriented Actions
It is not about making plans
or the next logical steps; it’s
about getting things done so
that the work invested
wouldn’t be counter-
productive
 Factors of a Good Work Ethic:

Dedicate on priority
Focusing on qualitative
activities that a person is
capable and where they
can make a difference or a
high impact based on
objectives
 Factors of a Good Work Ethic:

Being able and reliable

Spending time on
the work and
building oneself
up for the task
 Factors of a Good Work Ethic:

Conscientiousness
A desire to do a
task well, being
vigilant and
organized
 Factors of a Good Work Ethic:

Creating a rewarding routine/

system
Engaging in tasks that
provide strength and energy
which can be transferred to
your ultimate goals, creating
a habit and a habitat for
success
 Factors of a Good Work Ethic:

Embracing positivism
Shape a problem
with the
statement “good,
(action) (problem)”
Since work ethics deals with a
code of conduct, or a set of
principles that is
acceptable in the work place,
we need to look at what some
of those principles are:
Work Ethics for an Employer or a
Company:
a. Provide a safe work environment for its
staff and employees;
b. Treat employees with dignity and respect;
c. Provide a fair wage for the services
rendered; and
d. Handle all business transactions with
integrity and honesty
Work Ethics for the Employee:
a. Show up on time;
b.Tend to company business for the
whole time while at work;
c. Treat the company’s resources,
equipment, and products with care;
and
d.Give respect to the company. That
means honesty and integrity
 03
WORKPLACE
RIGHTS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
LABOR CODE OF
THE PHILIPPINES
It identifies the rules and standards against
employment such as pre-employment policies,
wage rate, work hours, employee benefits,
termination of employees and so on
This was promulgated in May 1, 1974
and took effect on November 1, 1974
six months after its promulgation
PRE-EMPLOYMENT
Minimum Employable Age
Minimum age for employment is 18
years old and below that age is not
allowed. Persons of age 15 to 18 can
be employed given that they work in
non- hazardous environments.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT
Overseas Employment
Foreign employers are not allowed to directly hire
Philippine nationals except through board and entities
authorized by the Secretary of Labor. Travel agencies
also cannot transact or help in any transactions for the
employment or placement of Filipino workers abroad.
Once Filipinos have a job in a foreign country, they are
required to remit or send a portion of their income to
their families, dependents, and/or beneficiaries in the
Philippines.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT
Minimum Wage Rate
Minimum wage rates in the
Philippines vary from region to
region.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT
Regular Work Hours and Rest
Periods
The normal work hours of work of any employee shall
not exceed eight (8) hours a day, five (5) days a week.

Meal Period (Break time)

It is the duty of every employer to give his employees
not less than sixty (60) minutes time-off for their regular
meals
PRE-EMPLOYMENT
Rest Days
All employees have the right to
have a 24 consecutive hours of
rest day after every 5 days of
work.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT

Night Shift Differential & Overtime

Employees will receive 10% more of his/her
regular wage rate. Overtime work for employees
(beyond 8 hours) are allowed and workers shall
be paid with his/her regular wage plus an
additional 25% of the regular wage per hour
worked or 30% during holidays or rest days
PRE-EMPLOYMENT
Household Helpers
Most household helpers receive more than the
minimum wage; employers usually give wages
ranging from P2, 500 and above per month. On
top of that, employers are required to provide
food, sanitary lodging, and just treatment to the
household helper
POST-EMPLOYMENT
Termination by Employer
The employer have the right to terminate an
employee due to the following reasons: serious
misconduct or disobedience to the employer,
neglect of duties or commission of a crime by the
employee, and such gives the employer a just
case to terminate the services of the employee
POST-EMPLOYMENT
Retirement
Upon retirement, the retired employee should be given his/her
benefits according to the agreement or contract between the
employer and the employee. However, if there is no existing
retirement plan or agreement for the employee, he/she may retire
at the age of 60, given that he/she has served the employer for 5
years, and shall be given a retirement pay of at least half a
month’s salary for every year of service (6 months of work given is
considered as 1 whole year for the retirement pay)