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Laches and Jurisdiction: When Delaying a Challenge Can Validate an Invalid Forum
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on laches, jurisdiction, and forum challenges in labor disputes, with practical takeaways for employers and employees.
Striking A Balance Upholding Justice Despite Procedural Lapses IN Labor Disputes
A lawyer's issuance of a worthless check constitutes gross misconduct warranting suspension from practice, even without criminal conviction.
When Courts Can Hear Damage Claims in Labor Disputes: The PAL v. ALPAP Ruling
The Supreme Court clarifies when labor tribunals—not regular courts—have jurisdiction over damage claims arising from illegal strikes.
Reinstatement Without Backwages: Balancing Employee Rights and Employer Prerogatives in Labor Disputes
The Supreme Court clarifies when a business closure is valid, when procedural lapses only merit nominal damages, and when corporate veils may be pierced.
Maintaining Labor Peace: The Duty to Preserve Status Quo During Labor Disputes
Learn how the Supreme Court protects employees from illegal dismissal and clarifies the duty to maintain the status quo during labor disputes.
Strikes and Substantial Justice: Balancing Procedure and Workers' Rights in Labor Disputes
The Supreme Court reminds courts that procedural rules should serve, not defeat, substantial justice in labor cases involving workers' rights.
Procedural Rigidity vs Substantive Justice: Certiorari Petitions in Labor Disputes
The Supreme Court clarifies when strict procedural rules in certiorari petitions outweigh substantive justice in labor cases.
Dismissal Due to Technicality: Navigating Procedural Requirements in Labor Disputes
The Supreme Court affirms that strict compliance with procedural rules, like attaching certified true copies and stating material dates, is essential in certiorari petitions.
Conflicting Court Decisions on Reinstatement and the Limits of Execution in Labor Disputes
When two appellate rulings clash on illegal dismissal, execution of judgment may be suspended. The Supreme Court explains the limits.
Regular Employment vs Independent Contractor: The Control Test in Philippine Labor Disputes
The Supreme Court clarifies when construction workers are regular employees, not independent contractors, using the four-fold test and control test.
Upholding Just Cause for Dismissal: The Importance of Challenging Adverse Rulings in Labor Disputes
Security guards on floating status beyond six months may be constructively dismissed, but employees must first prove dismissal.
Parent Company Liability for Employee Benefits in Labor Disputes
When can a parent company be held solidarily liable for its subsidiary's unpaid employee benefits? The Supreme Court explains.
Untimely Appeal: The High Cost of Missed Deadlines in Labor Disputes
A missed 15-day deadline to appeal a Court of Appeals ruling proved fatal for an employer, showing why procedural rules matter.
Replevin vs Employer-Employee Relationship: Clarifying Jurisdiction in Car Financing Disputes
Supreme Court clarifies that replevin actions arising from car financing agreements are civil in nature, not labor disputes, regardless of employer-employee ties.
Untimely Relief: The High Cost of Delay in Labor Disputes
Explore how the Supreme Court ruled on laches, tolerance, and compensation in property disputes involving government agencies.
Mandatory Appeal Bond in Labor Disputes: What It Means for Employees and Employers
Understanding the mandatory appeal bond in labor disputes, its purpose, and why compliance is crucial for employers seeking to appeal labor rulings.
Prescription in Labor Disputes: The Importance of Timely Execution of NLRC Decisions
A Supreme Court ruling on prescription periods for executing NLRC decisions and the consequences of delay in enforcing labor judgments.
Untimely Filing: Strict Adherence to Procedural Rules in Labor Disputes
A three-day delay doomed a petition in a labor case, as the Supreme Court reaffirmed that the 60-day
Untimely Appeal: The Perils of Procedural Lapses in Labor Disputes
A Supreme Court ruling on how missing the 60-day appeal period in labor cases can cost a party the case entirely.
Conditional Satisfaction of Judgment and the Mootness Doctrine in Labor Disputes
When does paying a labor award end the case? The Supreme Court clarifies when a conditional settlement does not make an appeal moot.
Upholding Workers Rights Resolving Labor Disputes Despite Prior Agreements
Supreme Court clarifies when unauthorized use of company property justifies dismissal under Philippine labor law.
Perfecting Appeals: Strict Compliance With Bond Requirements in Labor Disputes
Learn why the Supreme Court requires strict compliance with appeal bond requirements in labor cases, and how failing to post a proper surety bond can make a judgment final and executory.
Perfecting Appeals: The Strict Requirements for Employers in Labor Disputes
Employers must strictly comply with appeal bond and deadline rules under Article 223 of the Labor Code or risk losing their appeal entirely.
Retrenchment and Stare Decisis: Upholding Valid Business Decisions in Labor Disputes
The Supreme Court applies stare decisis to uphold Pepsi-Cola's retrenchment program, affirming the validity of the Corporate-wide Rightsizing Program.