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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.

Jun 16, 1999 labor law bureau of labor relations union accounts labor code jurisprudence

Philippine Supreme Court Upholds BLR Authority In Union Account Audits Ensuring Transparency AND Accountabilit

The Supreme Court affirms the Bureau of Labor Relations' jurisdiction over union account audits, clarifying appellate procedure under Philippine labor law.

Apr 14, 1999 labor law certification election labor unions retroactive registration supreme court dole

Retroactive Registration: How Late Filings Can Validate Labor Union Petitions in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court explains when late union registration can retroactively validate a certification election petition under labor law.

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.

Feb 19, 1997 labor law certification election supervisory employees labor unions toyota motor philippines philippine supreme court

Mixed Union Membership When Supervisors Cant Join Rank AND File Unions IN THE Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court explains why a union mixing rank-and-file and supervisory employees cannot file for certification election.

Oct 17, 1996 labor law check-off union dues collective bargaining agreement employer liability

Check-Off Provisions in Philippine Labor Law: Employer Liability for Uncollected Union Dues

When an employer fails to deduct union dues under a CBA check-off, is it liable for the uncollected amount? The Supreme Court clarifies.

Jul 5, 1996 labor law union disaffiliation collective bargaining freedom period employee rights

Union Disaffiliation in the Philippines: Know Your Rights Under the CBA Freedom Period

Understand when a local union can validly disaffiliate from its mother federation under Philippine labor law, based on the ANGLO vs. SAMANA BAY ruling.

Mar 11, 1996 labor law due process labor organization registration administrative law jurisprudence

Due Process Rights in Labor Organization Registration: A Philippine Jurisprudence

Explore how the Supreme Court protected due process rights in canceling a labor federation's registration, emphasizing the right to be heard.