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Dec 24, 2000 labor law gocc jurisdiction civil service commission nlrc philippine national red cross

GOCC vs. Private Corporation: Labor Jurisdiction and the Philippine National Red Cross Case

Learn how the Supreme Court's charter test determines whether an employer is a GOCC and which tribunal—CSC or NLRC—has jurisdiction over labor disputes.

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Verbal Contracts in the Philippines: Are Oral Agreements Legally Binding?

Oral agreements can be legally binding in the Philippines, but proving them in court requires clear and convincing evidence. Learn the rules.

Aug 16, 1999 labor-law illegal dismissal separation of church and state religious workers nlrc labor code

Separation of Church and State: Supreme Court Upholds Labor Rights of Religious Workers

The Supreme Court rules that a pastor's dismissal is a secular employment matter, not an ecclesiastical affair, affirming labor protections.

Dec 22, 1998 cashier negligence public funds government accountability commission on audit pd 1445 administrative law

Cashier Negligence and Liability: Safeguarding Public Funds in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on cashier negligence and accountability for lost public funds, with rules on safekeeping and COA relief.

Nov 29, 1998 labor law four-fold test independent contractor employer-employee relationship illegal dismissal insurance agents

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

Philippine courts use the four-fold test to distinguish employees from independent contractors. Control is the key factor.

Mar 19, 1998 tuition fee wage order labor law private schools ra 6728 employees rights

Tuition Fee Hikes and Wage Increases: Employee Rights in Philippine Schools

Explaining the Supreme Court ruling on how tuition fee increases relate to mandatory wage hikes for school employees under Philippine law.

Feb 13, 1997 speedy disposition ombudsman due process mandamus administrative law constitutional rights

Justice Delayed: The Right to Speedy Disposition of Cases in the Philippines

The Supreme Court rules that a six-year delay by the Ombudsman violates the constitutional right to speedy disposition of cases, citing Angchangco.

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.

Jun 11, 1996 clerks of court judiciary development fund administrative liability public trust court funds

Clerks of Court Responsibilities Liabilities and Breaches of Trust

A Supreme Court ruling on the dismissal of a clerk of court who failed to remit Judiciary Development Fund collections, and the duties of court cash custodians.

May 22, 1996 condonation doctrine administrative law local government elective officials supreme court salalima case

Condonation Doctrine: Can Re-Elected Officials Be Disciplined for Prior Misconduct

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether re-election condones prior administrative misconduct of local elective officials.