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Proving Illegal Dismissal: The Burden of Substantial Evidence in Philippine Labor Cases
Learn how the Supreme Court defines the employee's burden of proof in illegal dismissal cases, based on the Jarabelo ruling.
Just Cause for Dismissal: The Role of Evidence in Philippine Labor Disputes
When can an employer dismiss workers for just cause? The Supreme Court clarifies the evidentiary standard in labor cases.
Understanding Regular Employment: How Continuous Rehiring Affects Worker Status
The Supreme Court clarifies when continuous project rehiring makes a worker regular, not project, employee under Philippine labor law.
Employee Dismissal: Just Cause and Due Process in Philippine Labor Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employee dismissal, just cause, due process, and corporate identity in illegal dismissal cases.
Understanding Constructive Dismissal: Protecting Your Rights as an Employee
Learn what constructive dismissal means in Philippine labor law, how "floating status" affects security guards, and your rights as an employee.
Voluntary Resignation vs. Constructive Dismissal: Insights from Philippine Labor Law
The Supreme Court clarifies the distinction between voluntary resignation and constructive dismissal in Pascual v. Sitel Philippines Corporation.
Constructive Dismissal and Abandonment: Key Insights from a Philippine Labor Case
Learn how Philippine courts distinguish constructive dismissal from abandonment of work, and when separation pay is due.
Due Process vs Economic Realities: Navigating Termination in Philippine Labor Law
The Supreme Court clarifies when a seafarer's cause of action accrues and what valid termination requires under POEA-SEC.
Understanding Employee Dismissal for Serious Misconduct: Insights From a Landmark Philippine Case
Learn when an employee's public statements can be valid grounds for dismissal for serious misconduct under Philippine labor law.
Understanding the Principle of Totality of Infractions in Philippine Labor Law
Learn how the totality of infractions principle works in Philippine labor law, explained through a Supreme Court ruling on employee dismissal.
Resignation vs Constructive Dismissal: What Employees Must Prove in Philippine Labor Law
The Supreme Court clarifies when a resignation is voluntary and when it amounts to constructive dismissal, and who bears the burden of proof.
Due Process in Termination: Ensuring Fair Dismissal Under Philippine Labor Law
Learn the rules for valid dismissal in the Philippines—substantive and procedural due process, and what happens when employers fail to comply.
Separation Benefits Under Company Policy: Proving Entitlement in Philippine Labor Cases
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when employees can claim separation benefits under company policy, and what evidence proves entitlement.
Breach of Trust When Misrepresentation Justifies Termination in Employment
Supreme Court clarifies when misrepresentation and tampering with records justify dismissal for loss of trust and confidence under Philippine labor law.
Reinstatement vs Strained Relations: Clarifying Rights in Philippine Labor Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when strained relations justify dismissal instead of reinstatement in illegal dismissal cases.
Regular vs Project Employment: Security of Tenure in Philippine Labor Law
Supreme Court clarifies when project employment becomes regular employment, protecting workers' security of tenure under Philippine law.
Upholding Employer Rights Teleperformances Justification FOR Dismissal Based ON Performance Standards
Explore how consistent failure to meet reasonable performance metrics can justify dismissal under Philippine labor law.
Regular Seasonal vs Regular Employment: What the Supreme Court Says About Worker Rights
The Supreme Court clarifies when "regular seasonal" workers become regular employees, protecting their rights under Philippine labor law.
Probationary Employment Standards and Contractual Obligations in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies probationary employment rules, contract of adhesion principles, and the need for employee signatures in Philippine labor law.
Voluntary Arbitration Appeals: The 15-Day Filing Period in Philippine Labor Law
The Supreme Court clarifies that appeals from voluntary arbitrator decisions must be filed within 15 days under Rule 43, not 10 days.
Regular Employment in Poultry Farms: Length of Service and Necessity of Work
Supreme Court clarifies when maintenance workers in poultry farms become regular employees under Philippine labor law.
When a Cashier’s Actions Justify Dismissal for Loss of Trust in the Philippines
A cashier’s failure to deposit checks on due dates can be valid grounds for dismissal for loss of trust and confidence in Philippine labor law.
Floating Status Limits and Project Employee Regularization in Philippine Labor Law
Supreme Court clarifies six-month limit on floating status and when project employees become regular under Philippine labor law.
Totality of Infractions: Delineating Just Cause for Termination in Philippine Labor Law
The Supreme Court clarifies when past offenses may justify dismissal under the totality of infractions principle, balancing employer prerogative and employee rights.