Legal Insights

Seafarer Death Benefits: Proving Suicide as a Defense Against Employer Liability

The Supreme Court explains when an employer may escape liability for seafarer death benefits by proving suicide as a willful act.

Independent Contractor vs Labor-Only Contracting: When the Principal Is Not the Employer

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a contractor is truly independent, shielding the principal from employer liability.

Malicious Prosecution: When Filing a Criminal Complaint Backfires

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on malicious prosecution, damages, and employer liability for unfounded criminal charges against employees.

Decoding Labor-Only Contracting: Adidas Employee Rights and Responsibilities

The Supreme Court clarifies labor-only contracting rules in Cusap v. Adidas Philippines, explaining employee rights, employer liability, and regularization.

Employer Liability: Proving Due Diligence in Employee Negligence Cases

Employers face liability for employee negligence unless they prove due diligence in selection and supervision. Learn the rules from a Supreme Court case.

Employer Liability for Driver Negligence: R Transport v. Yu on Registered and Actual Owners

The Supreme Court holds employers directly and solidarily liable for a negligent driver's acts, even if another entity is the bus's registered owner.

Employer Liability for Vehicular Accidents: Proving Due Diligence in Hiring Drivers

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies employer liability for driver negligence, emphasizing documentary proof of due diligence in hiring and supervision.

Employer Liability for Employee Negligence: Proving Diligence in Selection and Supervision

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when employers can escape liability for employee negligence under Article 2180 of the Civil Code.

Quitclaims and Labor Rights: Can Waivers Extinguish Employer Liability

When can a quitclaim bar an employee's labor claims? The Supreme Court explains solidary liability and waiver validity.

Quitclaims and Labor Rights: Can Waivers Extinguish Employer Liability?

When can a quitclaim bar an employee's labor claims? The Supreme Court explains solidary liability and valid waivers in Vigilla v. PCCr.

Prolonged Layoff Equals Constructive Dismissal Employer Liability FOR Separation PAY

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when prolonged layoff becomes constructive dismissal, entitling employees to separation pay and backwages.

Death Benefits and Seafarers' Willful Acts: Employer Liability in Maritime Law

When a seafarer dies by suicide, employers may avoid death benefits if they prove the death resulted from a willful act.

When Is a Bus Company Liable for Accidents? Employer Liability in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on bus company liability for driver negligence, damages, and employer responsibility under civil law.

Employer's Duty of Care: When Is a Philippine Company Liable for an Employee's Illness?

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies employer liability for employee illness under Article 161 of the Labor Code in Ocean Builders v. Cubacub.

Employer Liability for Employee Negligence: Proving Due Diligence in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employer liability for employee negligence and the burden of proving due diligence in labor cases.

School Not Liable for Visiting Catechist's Acts: Employer Test Explained

When a school sends a visiting catechist to teach, who answers for misconduct? The Supreme Court clarifies employer liability under Article 2180.

Untimely Appeal: How Attorney Negligence Can Doom Your Case

Learn how attorney negligence in filing an appeal can doom your case, based on a Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employer liability.

Employer Liability in Criminal Negligence Cases: When Subsidiary, Not Solidary, Liability Applies

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when employers face subsidiary versus solidary liability for employee crimes like reckless imprudence.

Employer Liability in Criminal Cases: When Civil Liability Is Only Subsidiary

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when employers are subsidiarily liable for employee crimes, distinguishing quasi-delict from criminal civil liability.

Employer Liability for Employee Negligence: The Rule on Vicarious Responsibility in the Philippines

Philippine law makes employers solidarily liable for employee negligence unless they prove diligent selection and supervision. Learn the rule from a Supreme Court case.

Employer Liability: Proving Payment of Wages and Benefits in Employee Claims

Learn how Philippine courts weigh employer evidence in labor claims, and why DOLE certifications alone may not prove payment of wages and benefits.

Resignation vs Constructive Dismissal: When a Written Resignation Is Not Voluntary

When is a resignation letter not a true resignation? The Supreme Court explains constructive dismissal and employer liability.

Seafarers' Rights: Employer Liability for Illness Manifesting During Employment Despite Post-Contract Death

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on seafarer death benefits when illness manifests during employment but death occurs after contract term.

Seafarers Disability: Work-Related Aggravation and Employer Liability

Supreme Court ruling on seafarer's colon cancer compensability, work-related aggravation, and employer liability for total disability benefits.