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Loss of Trust and Confidence as a Ground for Dismissal: What Employers Must Prove

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when loss of trust and confidence justifies employee dismissal and what employers must prove.

Upholding Employee Dismissal FOR Gross Negligence DUE Process AND Employer Trust

Loss of Trust and Confidence as Ground for Dismissal: What Employers Must Prove

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when loss of trust and confidence justifies employee dismissal, requiring willful breach proven by substantial evidence.

Breach of Trust as Ground for Employee Dismissal: What Philippine Law Requires

Learn when loss of trust and confidence justifies employee dismissal in the Philippines, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in Celiz v. Cord Chemicals.

Illegal Dismissal: PAL's Duty to Prove Valid Retrenchment Explained

Philippine Airlines failed to prove valid retrenchment, making employee dismissals illegal. Learn the burden of proof employers must meet.

Loss of Trust and Due Process: Philippine Standards for Employee Dismissal

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the standards for loss of trust and due process in employee dismissal cases under the Labor Code.

Theft or Mistake: Gauging Intent in Employee Dismissal Cases

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when an employee's taking of company property constitutes theft justifying dismissal, and when it is merely a mistake.

Upholding Employee Rights Minor Infractions Dont Justify Dismissal

Philippine Supreme Court rules minor infractions like eating on duty or occasional tardiness do not justify employee dismissal.

Breach of Trust and Employee Dismissal: Employer's Burden of Proof in Philippine Labor Law

Explore the Supreme Court's ruling in Temic Automotive v. Cantos on breach of trust dismissals, emphasizing the employer's burden of proof.

Due Process in Employee Dismissal: Nominal Damages for Procedural Lapses

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that dismissing an employee for just cause still requires procedural due process, or the employer pays nominal damages.

When Is Employee Dismissal for Abandonment Justified Under Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the two elements of abandonment of employment and when dismissal is legally justified.

Mistake vs Misconduct in Employee Dismissal: Due Process in Philippine Labor Law

When is an employee's honest mistake a valid ground for dismissal? The Supreme Court clarifies the line between error and misconduct.

Just Cause vs. Due Process: Supreme Court on Employee Dismissal and Company Procedure

When is a dismissal valid despite procedural lapses? The Supreme Court clarifies just cause, due process, and nominal damages in labor cases.

Due Process in Employee Dismissal: The Two-Notice Rule and Employer Obligations

Learn the two-notice rule in Philippine labor law and how the Supreme Court applied it to probationary employees in Carvajal v. Luzon Development Bank.

Loss of Confidence as Just Cause: Employee Dismissal Despite Criminal Acquittal

Can an employer fire an employee acquitted of theft? Yes, if substantial evidence supports loss of confidence. Learn the rule.

Breach of Trust and Confidence as Just Cause for Employee Dismissal in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court explains when an employer may validly dismiss an employee for loss of trust and confidence, citing Villanueva v. NLRC.

Due Process in Employee Dismissal: Nominal Damages for Procedural Lapses

Learn how Philippine labor law treats dismissals for just cause without procedural due process, and when courts award nominal damages.

Repeated Infractions: When Company Policy Violations Justify Employee Dismissal in the Philippines

The Supreme Court ruled that an employee's repeated violations of company rules can justify dismissal, even if past offenses were already penalized.

Loss of Trust Without Proof: Navigating Illegal Dismissal in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that loss of trust and confidence requires clear evidence, not mere suspicion, to justify employee dismissal.

Valid Employee Dismissal in the Philippines: Just Cause and Due Process Explained

Explore the Supreme Court's ruling on valid employee dismissal in the Philippines, covering just cause and due process requirements.

Balancing Technical Rules and Substantial Justice in Illegal Dismissal Cases

The Supreme Court rules on when procedural lapses in appeals may be relaxed, and what due process truly requires in employee dismissal.

Loss of Trust and Confidence: Employers' Burden of Proof in Termination Cases

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on loss of trust and confidence as a valid ground for employee dismissal, and the employer's burden of proof.

Breach of Trust Employee Dismissal Upheld for Unauthorized Sale of Company Assets

Supreme Court rules on when unauthorized disposal of company property justifies dismissal for serious misconduct and loss of trust.

Insubordination vs Humane Consideration: Employee Dismissal Under Scrutiny

SC rules on when a manager's failure to follow a directive is not insubordination, and why loss of confidence needs substantial evidence.