Administrative Code of 1987
Section 21. Institute for Labor Studies. - The Institute for Labor Studies shall be attached to the Department of Labor and Employment. For policy and program coordination and administrative supervision, the Institute shall absorb the research and publication functions of the Institute of Labor and Manpower Studies. The Institute, to be headed by an Executive Director, assisted by a Deputy Executive Director, shall have the following functions:
(1) Undertake research and studies in all areas of labor and manpower policy and administration;
(2) Review the rationale of existing legislation and regulations and analyze the costs involved in the implementation of such legislation against the benefits expected to be derived;
(3) Study and develop innovative and indigenous approaches towards the promotion of harmonious and productive labor-management and the improvement of workers' welfare services;
(4) Develop and undertake research programs and projects in collaboration with other national agencies to enhance the Department's capability to participate in national decision and policy making;
(5) Enter into agreements with international or bilateral agencies for the carrying out of the foregoing functions;
(6) Expand the scope of its research interests into other countries and regions;
(7) Publish its research studies for dissemination to government as well as to all concerned parties; and
(8) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.