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Employer Rights vs Employee Due Process: Illegal Dismissal and Nominal Damages
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that even valid dismissals require procedural due process, with nominal damages for violations.
Immoral Conduct and Due Process in Termination Cases: Balancing Employer Rights and Employee Protection
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on illegal dismissal clarifies labor arbiter jurisdiction, just cause requirements, and due process in termination disputes.
Navigating DOLE Inspections: Employer Rights and Compliance in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies employer rights and obligations during DOLE labor inspections, emphasizing compliance, due process, and the Regional Director's jurisdiction.
Balancing Employer Rights AND Employee DUE Process IN Termination Cases
A supervisor’s dismissal for abuse of authority upheld: the Supreme Court clarifies the twin requirements of valid termination under Philippine labor law.
Defiance and Dismissal: Upholding Employers' Right to Terminate for Insubordination and Loss of Trust
Supreme Court affirms dismissal of sales supervisor for willful disobedience and loss of trust, clarifying employer rights under Article 282.
Retrenchment and Due Process: Balancing Employer Rights and Employee Protection in Economic Downturns
The Supreme Court clarifies retrenchment rules under the Labor Code, including notice requirements and separation pay, in Cajucom v. TPI Philippines.
Due Process in Labor Disputes: Fair Hearings and Just Outcomes in Philippine Law
Explore how Philippine courts ensure due process in labor disputes, balancing employer rights and employee protections for fair hearings.
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.
Fixed Term Contracts VS Illegal Dismissal Balancing Employer Rights AND Employee Security
Retrenchment and Redundancy in the Philippines: Employer Rights and Employee Protections
Philippine law allows retrenchment and redundancy as valid grounds for dismissal. This article explains the rules employers must follow and the protections workers retain.
Employee Transfers: Understanding Employer Rights and Limits in the Philippines
Learn the rules on employee transfers in the Philippines—when employers can validly transfer workers and what limits the law imposes.