Legal Insights

Loss of Confidence and Employer Liability: Philippine Hawk v. Tan Lee

Philippine Hawk v. Tan Lee clarifies employer liability for employee negligence, loss of confidence, and damages in quasi-delict cases under Philippine law.

Employer Liability for Employee Negligence: Proving Due Diligence in Philippine Law

When can an employer be held liable for an employee's negligence? The Supreme Court explains the due diligence defense in Philippine Hawk v. Lee.

Negligence and Employer Liability in Vehicular Accidents: Res Ipsa Loquitur Explained

When a bus collides with a jeepney at a highway intersection, who is at fault? The Supreme Court explains res ipsa loquitur and employer liability.

Union Shop Steward Is a Union Position: Lessons from Miranda v. Asian Terminals

The Supreme Court clarifies that a shop steward holds a union position, not a company post, and explains the limits of employer liability in intra-union disputes.

Defining the Employer: Coca-Cola's Control Over Contracted Salesmen

When is a contractor a labor-only contractor? The Supreme Court clarifies employer liability and control over contracted salesmen.

Independent Contractors vs Regular Employees: Defining the Boundaries of Employer Liability

The Supreme Court clarifies when a principal is not the employer of a contractor's workers, and why the regular employment test does not apply in trilateral arrangements.

Simulated Business Closure Employer Liability FOR Illegal Dismissal

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a simulated business closure constitutes illegal dismissal and employer liability.

Labor-Only Contracting: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations in the Philippines

Philippine Airlines v. Ligan explains labor-only contracting rules, when workers become regular employees, and employer liability under Philippine law.

Employer's Vicarious Liability for Employee Negligence in Quasi-Delict Cases

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employer liability for driver negligence under quasi-delict, explained in plain language.

Untimely Appeal and Finality of Administrative Decisions: Lessons from Atty. Uy v. Villanueva

The Supreme Court rules on finality of administrative decisions, exhaustion of remedies, and employer liability in labor disputes.

Employer Liability for Employee Negligence: When Courts Can Intervene in Reorganization

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employer liability for employee negligence, jurisdictional amounts in damage suits, and contributory negligence.

Employer's Liability for Diligence in Employee Supervision After a Vehicular Accident

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employer liability and the standard of diligence required in supervising employees after a vehicular accident.

Employer Liability for Employee Death in the Philippines Even in Fortuitous Events

Philippine employers may be liable for employee death caused by fortuitous events under Article 1711 of the Civil Code, as explained in Candano Shipping Lines v. Sugata-on.

Substantial Justice Prevails SC Remands Carp Exemption Case Despite Procedural Lapses

SC explains when procedural lapses yield to substantial justice in labor cases, and reinstates the rule on employer liability.

Employer Liability for Security Guard Actions: Philippine Law Explained

When can a client be liable for a security guard's wrongful acts? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on employer liability in the Philippines.

DOLE Philippines v. Esteva: Labor-Only Contracting and Regular Employment Rights

Supreme Court ruling on labor-only contracting, regular employment, and employer liability in DOLE Philippines v. Esteva (G.R. No. 161115).

Who's the Boss? Determining Employer Liability in Labor-Only Contracting

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a principal employer becomes solidarily liable with a labor-only contractor for workers' claims.

Employer Liability for Negligent Employee: Quasi-Delict vs Subsidiary Liability

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when employers face direct liability for employee negligence under Article 2180, Civil Code, distinct from subsidiary criminal liability.

Protecting OFW Wages: Unauthorized Contract Alterations and Employer Liability

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on OFW salary reductions, unauthorized contract changes, and solidary employer liability under RA 8042.

Employer Liability When an Employee's Crime Becomes the Company's Debt

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employer subsidiary liability for crimes committed by employees, and when companies must answer for employee misconduct.

Employer Liability for Illegal Recruitment Despite Agency Licensing

Philippine Supreme Court rules licensed agency's crewing manager can be liable for large scale illegal recruitment.

Labor-Only Contracting in the Philippines: A Landmark Ruling on Employer Liability

When is a contractor merely an agent? Acevedo v. Advanstar clarifies labor-only contracting and who bears liability for workers' claims.

Res Ipsa Loquitur in Property Damage: Employer Liability for Employee Negligence

When a car fire destroys property, res ipsa loquitur may shift the burden to defendants. Learn the rule from this Philippine Supreme Court case.

Finality of Judgment: When Labor Decisions Become Unchangeable

Learn when labor case decisions become final and unchangeable, and why courts require clear factual findings before ruling on employer liability.