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Oct 1, 2000 labor law independent contractor four-fold test illegal dismissal employer-employee relationship

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: The Four-Fold Test Under Philippine Law

The Supreme Court's ruling in Corporal v. NLRC clarifies when workers are true employees, not independent contractors, under Philippine labor law.

Nov 24, 1999 labor law nlrc appeal appeal bond illegal dismissal employer rights

NLRC Appeal Bond Rules: Why Missing the Deadline Kills Your Labor Appeal

Learn why failing to post the NLRC appeal bond on time can dismiss your labor appeal, and how the DORELCO case shapes the rules.

Nov 22, 1999 civil law trusts beneficial ownership legal title quitclaims labor law

Beneficial Ownership VS Legal Title Understanding Trust Relationships IN Philippine LAW

A look at how Philippine courts distinguish beneficial ownership from legal title in trust relationships, using a landmark case on employee dismissal and quitclaims.

Aug 4, 1999 labor law innocent bystander rule labor injunction corporate restructuring picketing msf tire

MSF Tire v. CA: When a Company Cannot Claim "Innocent Bystander" Status in Labor Disputes

The Supreme Court clarifies when a company with ties to a business in a labor dispute cannot claim "innocent bystander" status to obtain an injunction against picketing.

Jun 28, 1999 labor law unionization supervisory employees managerial employees certification election labor code

Managerial vs. Supervisory Employees: Unionization Rights Under Philippine Labor Law

Learn how Philippine law distinguishes managerial from supervisory employees and why misclassification can block unionization rights.

Dec 7, 1998 labor-law wage-distortion collective-bargaining illegal-dismissal retirement philippines

Wage Distortion In The Philippines Understanding Collective Bargaining And Legal Remedies

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies wage distortion, collective bargaining rights, and legal remedies for employees facing demotion or illegal dismissal.

Mar 26, 1998 labor law nlrc motion for reconsideration certiorari procedural rules

Motion for Reconsideration in NLRC Cases: A Jurisdictional Requirement, Not a Mere Technicality

Filing a Motion for Reconsideration with the NLRC is mandatory before seeking certiorari. Missing this step can be fatal to an otherwise meritorious case.

Mar 6, 1998 labor law venue nlrc supreme court procedural rules workers rights

Justice Delayed Rights Denied Understanding Judicial Delay AND Injunction Bonds IN Philippine Courts

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies venue rules in labor cases, prioritizing worker convenience and substantial justice over technicalities.

Aug 6, 1997 labor law motion for reconsideration nlrc procedural rules certiorari illegal dismissal

Motion for Reconsideration Deadlines in Labor Cases: The CEU Lesson

Learn how a missed Motion for Reconsideration deadline made a labor decision final and executory in Centro Escolar University v. NLRC.

Nov 12, 1996 successor liability labor law illegal dismissal caliguia business transfer employee rights

Successor Liability in Philippine Labor Law: When New Owners Inherit Labor Obligations

Learn when a successor company inherits a predecessor's labor obligations under Philippine law, based on the Caliguia ruling.