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Joint vs Solidary Liability: The Limits of Final Judgments in Philippine Labor Law
A final labor judgment binds parties to its exact terms. Learn why the Supreme Court ruled that joint liability cannot be converted to solidary after finality.
Regular vs Project Employee: Continuous Rehiring and Security of Tenure Under Philippine Labor Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when project employees become regular employees through continuous rehiring, securing tenure under Article 280.
Regular Employment and the Prolonged Service Doctrine in Philippine Labor Law
Learn how prolonged service of 20 years can establish regular employment under Article 280 of the Labor Code.
Relocation vs Resignation: Employee Rights When a Business Transfers Under Philippine Law
When a company relocates, employees who refuse to transfer may still be entitled to separation pay under Philippine labor law.
When Quitting Is Not Illegal Dismissal: Voluntary Abandonment in Philippine Labor Law
A barber who left work and filed for illegal dismissal without seeking reinstatement was found to have abandoned his job. Learn the rules.
Abandonment in Labor Disputes: Defining Intent and Action
Understanding how Philippine labor law defines abandonment—requiring both intent to sever and unequivocal acts—and why employers must prove it.
Project Employees vs Regular Employment: Security of Tenure in Philippine Labor Law
Supreme Court ruling on illegal dismissal of regular employees disguised as retirement, and the rules on appeal bonds in labor cases.
Unconscionable Quitclaims: When Employee Waivers Are Void in Philippine Labor Law
Philippine Supreme Court rules on when quitclaims and waivers signed by employees are unconscionable, void, and contrary to public policy.
When Absence Is Not Abandonment: Understanding Illegal Dismissal in Philippine Labor Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when an employee's absences do not amount to abandonment, protecting workers from illegal dismissal.
Protecting Sugar Workers Rights Understanding Non-Diminution of Benefits in Philippine Labor Law
The Supreme Court explains how the non-diminution of benefits rule protects sugar workers when new laws replace old ones.
Demotion Disguised as Transfer: Understanding Constructive Dismissal in Philippine Labor Law
When is a transfer a demotion? The Supreme Court explains constructive dismissal, management prerogative, and employee rights in Blue Dairy v. NLRC.
Due Process in Philippine Labor Law: Why Proper Notice Is Non-Negotiable in Dismissal Cases
Learn from Masagana Concrete Products v. NLRC why proper notice and service of summons are essential to valid dismissal and due process in Philippine labor law.
Due Process in Employee Dismissal: Why Fair Procedure Matters in Philippine Labor Law
Learn from Gonzales v. NLRC why both procedural and substantial due process are essential for a valid employee dismissal in the Philippines.
Illegal Dismissal and Early Retirement: Protecting Employees from Unjust Termination
The Supreme Court clarifies when a demotion becomes illegal dismissal and the rules on optional retirement under Philippine labor law.
Individual Proof IS KEY IN Illegal Dismissal Cases Understanding Employee Status IN Philippine Labor LAW
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on regular vs. seasonal employment and why individual proof is required in illegal dismissal claims.
Unsubstantiated Accusations in Employee Dismissal: Philippine Labor Law and Due Process
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on regular employment, seasonal work, and the burden of proof in illegal dismissal cases.
Administrative Power vs Supreme Court Rulings: Understanding Labor Law in the Philippines
This case clarifies when the Secretary of Labor's rules can supersede prior Supreme Court rulings on union registration requirements.
Managerial vs. Supervisory Employees: Unionization Rights Under Philippine Labor Law
Learn how Philippine law distinguishes managerial from supervisory employees and why misclassification can block unionization rights.
Philippine Supreme Court Upholds BLR Authority In Union Account Audits Ensuring Transparency AND Accountabilit
The Supreme Court affirms the Bureau of Labor Relations' jurisdiction over union account audits, clarifying appellate procedure under Philippine labor law.
Redundancy vs Retrenchment: Understanding Employee Rights in Philippine Labor Law
The Supreme Court clarifies the difference between redundancy and retrenchment, and what employers must prove to validly terminate employees for economic reasons.
Voluntary Resignation vs Constructive Dismissal: Protecting Employee Rights in the Philippines
Understand the difference between voluntary resignation and constructive dismissal in Philippine labor law, as explained in Admiral Realty v. NLRC.
Validity of Quitclaims in Philippine Labor Law: Protecting Workers' Rights
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that quitclaims and waivers of labor rights are against public policy, especially when executed without counsel or DOLE assistance.
Independent Contractor vs Employee: Supreme Court Clarifies Labor Law Distinction
Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a worker is an independent contractor's employee rather than the principal company's regular employee.
When Can an Employee Be Dismissed for Loss of Confidence: Philippine Jurisprudence
Understand when loss of confidence justifies dismissal under Philippine labor law, as clarified by the Supreme Court in Coca Cola Bottlers v. NLRC.