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Striking A Balance Employee Rights VS Employer Prerogatives IN Dismissal Cases
Illegal Transfer and Employer Prerogative: Balancing Rights With Fair Play in Employment
When does a valid transfer become an illegal one? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of management prerogative in Paguio v. PLDT.
Valid Retirement Plans: Employer Rights and Employee Protection in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when company retirement plans are valid and binding on employees, balancing employer prerogative with worker protection.
Seafarer Transfers Understanding Crewmember Rights AND Employer Prerogatives IN Vessel Assignments
Learn how the Supreme Court balanced crewmember rights and employer prerogatives in vessel transfer assignments for Filipino seafarers.
Valid Reorganization vs Constructive Dismissal: Philippine Supreme Court Clarifies Employer Prerogatives
When a valid company reorganization abolishes a position and reassigns an employee without bad faith, no constructive dismissal arises.
Habitual Absences vs Security of Tenure: Balancing Employee Rights and Employer Prerogatives in Dismissal Case
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when habitual absences justify dismissal, balancing employee security of tenure against employer prerogatives in shipping.