Beta

Flashcards Studio

Practice bar questions and get clear AI feedback on every answer.

Study Settings View Stats

Topic

Question Type

Essay Multiple Choice

Question Source

All Jurisprudence based

0 tracked cards Labor and Social Legislation

Mid-sized logistics firm with 260 employees has not adopted a Mental Health Policy or Workplace Mental Health Program. On May 12, 2024, employee Romy Santos disclosed a diagnosed major depressive disorder and requested reasonable accommodations: flexible start times and a quiet space during episodes. Management refused, citing disruption and cost. After a two-month medical leave, Romy returns and is assigned to a more burdensome shift and later terminated for alleged "unreliability." Romy files a DOLE complaint alleging non-compliance with Labor Advisory No. 19 (Sept. 15, 2023) and disability discrimination. Which statement best captures the controlling rule in Labor Advisory No. 19 and the likely assessment of compliance under these facts, including privacy and anti-discrimination considerations?

Choose the Best Answer

Even without a formal policy, management may satisfy the advisory by handling accommodations on a case-by-case basis; the presence or absence of a standing Workplace Mental Health Program is not determinative for liability. Labor Advisory No. 19 applies only to private sector employers with more than 300 employees, and private firms below that threshold are generally exempt from adopting a formal Mental Health Policy; therefore Romy’s complaint would fail on the basis of applicability. The advisory requires only that a written wellness statement be circulated; no actual program or accommodations are required, so Romy’s employer’s actions cannot be a violation unless there is an express contract. Labor Advisory No. 19 requires all private employers to adopt and implement a Mental Health Policy and Workplace Mental Health Program, provide reasonable accommodations for diagnosed mental health conditions, prevent disability discrimination, and protect the confidentiality of medical information; the employer’s refusal and subsequent termination constitute non-compliance, and remedies may include reinstatement with back pay, damages for discrimination, and an order to institute the mandated program with privacy safeguards.

Load another random question

Your Progress

No data Retention

Tracked Cards: 0
Accuracy: No data
Retained: 0

View Detailed Analytics

Difficulty Breakdown

Answer flashcards to build a real score-based difficulty breakdown.

Current Streak 0 Days

Start a streak with this card.

Suggested Decks

View All

Leech Cards

Review

No recent weak flashcards in your saved workbook.

More

Flashcards Studio

Question

Choose the Best Answer

Hello