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Protecting Employee Benefits THE Indefeasibility OF Rice Subsidies Under THE Salary Standardization LAW
Verbal Promises vs Corporate Authority: Enforceability of Employment Benefits in the Philippines
When can a verbal promise by a corporate officer bind the company? The Supreme Court explains the limits of corporate authority over employment benefits.
Retrenchment vs Retirement: What Philippine Employees Must Know Before Signing Quitclaims
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when retrenched employees may claim retirement benefits and why signed quitclaims can bar further claims.
Retrenchment vs Retirement: Employee Rights and Quitclaims in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies when retrenched employees may claim retirement benefits and when quitclaims bar further claims.
Water District Board Compensation: Per Diems, Additional Benefits, and COA Disallowances
The Supreme Court clarifies that water district directors may receive only per diems under PD 198, with limited exceptions for good faith recipients.
Judge's Negligence Over Court Funds: Fiscal Accountability and Retirement Benefits
Supreme Court rules on judge's liability for missing cash bonds and court fund shortages, emphasizing fiscal accountability and command responsibility.
Dishonesty in Public Service: Forfeiture of Benefits Despite Resignation
The Supreme Court ruled that a court employee's resignation does not erase administrative liability for dishonesty, and his retirement benefits may still be forfeited.
Retirement Benefits and Notional Salary: Employee Rights in Overseas Assignments
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether retirement benefits for overseas-assigned employees are based on notional or actual salary.
Tuition Fee Increases and Employee Benefits: Ensuring Fair Allocation of Incremental Proceeds
Philippine Supreme Court rules on how to compute incremental proceeds from tuition fee increases for employee benefits under RA 6728.
Judicial Efficiency vs Extenuating Circumstances: Releasing Retirement Benefits Despite Delays
The Supreme Court dismissed a gross inefficiency complaint against a retiring judge, ruling that heavy caseloads and lack of personnel can excuse delays in deciding cases.
Supreme Court: DBM Must Implement Judicial Rulings on Judges' Benefits
The Supreme Court directs DBM to release disability benefits to judges' heirs, affirming that judicial interpretation of law is final and binding.
Navigating Anti-Graft Law: The Balance Between Undue Injury and Unwarranted Benefits
The Supreme Court clarifies the two modes of violating Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft Law, guiding public officers and prosecutors.
Good Faith Prevails When Government Entities Cant Recover Improperly Paid Benefits
Explore when good faith protects government employees from repaying benefits erroneously paid, based on Philippine Supreme Court rulings.
Employee Misconduct and Due Process: When Can Separation Benefits Be Withheld
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on separation pay, quitclaims, and due process in authorized termination cases.
Diminution of Benefits vs CBA in Separation Pay Disputes: NFL v. Sime Darby Pilipinas
When a company policy grants higher separation pay than the CBA, which prevails? The Supreme Court explains in NFL v. Sime Darby Pilipinas.
Upholding Banks Right TO Withhold Benefits FOR Employee Misconduct A Case OF DUE Process AND Corporate Ethics
Supreme Court clarifies separation pay rules for business closures, quitclaim validity, and payment by check under Philippine labor law.
Funding Source for Judicial Retirement Benefits: General Fund vs Special Allowance Fund
The Supreme Court clarifies that retirement benefits of justices and judges, including amounts based on special allowances, must be sourced from the General Fund.
Converting Partial to Total Disability Benefits: When Procedural Rules Yield to Substantial Justice
Learn when SSS disability benefits can be converted from partial to total, and when procedural rules yield to social justice.
Retirement Benefits and Special Allowances: When the Law's Date of Implementation Controls
Explaining when special allowances for judges count toward retirement benefits, based on a 2004 Supreme Court ruling on R.A. 9227.
Gsis Survivorship Benefits Protecting Spouses From Discriminatory Pension Restrictions
Proving Continuous Employment for Retirement Benefits Under RA 7641
The Supreme Court clarifies when retirement benefits under RA 7641 apply and what evidence proves continuous employment.
Can Employers Withhold Wages for Loan Guarantees or Training Bonds? SC Says No
Philippine Supreme Court rules employers cannot withhold wages or benefits as lien for car loan guarantees or training expenses. Learn the limits.
Productivity Incentives Government Employees VS Private Sector Benefits
SC rules on whether GOCC employees with original charters may receive productivity incentives under RA 6971.
Extending Compassion Death Benefits After Retirement Under THE Employees Compensation ACT
Can a retired teacher's heirs claim death benefits under PD 626 if the illness began during service? The Supreme Court says yes.