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Business Closure and Employee Rights: Employer Obligations in Termination
Understand employer obligations when closing a business in the Philippines, including notice requirements, separation pay, and when dismissal is valid.
Closure of Business: Employer's Right vs Union Busting Allegations in Labor Disputes
When can an employer close shop without being guilty of union busting? The Supreme Court explains the rules on legitimate business closure.
Philippine Separation Pay: When Business Closure Is Not Enough to Avoid Labor Obligations
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when business closure does not exempt employers from separation pay obligations under Article 283 of the Labor Code.
Voluntary Resignation vs Illegal Dismissal: Supreme Court on Valid Business Closure
When is a company shutdown a valid closure, not illegal dismissal? The Supreme Court explains the rules on business closure and quitclaims.
Cracking Down on Illegal Recruiters: Why Proof of Job Promise Is Crucial in Philippine Law
Learn how Philippine courts distinguish valid business closures from union busting, and why proof of job promises matters in illegal dismissal cases.
Back Wages vs. Separation Pay: Employee Rights When a Business Closes in the Philippines
Learn when Philippine employees get separation pay but not back wages after business closure, based on a Supreme Court ruling.