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When Court Errors Are Not Misconduct: Lessons from Tallado v. Racoma
The Supreme Court clarifies when a judge's erroneous ruling is a judicial matter, not administrative misconduct, and warns against harassment suits.
When Court Errors Are Not Misconduct: Lessons from Tallado v. Racoma and Dating
The Supreme Court explains when a judge's error is a judicial matter, not administrative misconduct, and warns against harassment suits.
Workplace Sexual Harassment in the Philippines: Substantial Evidence and Employee Rights
Understand how the Supreme Court protects employees in sexual harassment cases, applying substantial evidence in administrative proceedings.
When Judges Face Harassment Suits: The TRO Rules and Judicial Independence
Supreme Court dismisses administrative case against two RTC judges over TRO issuance, clarifying when judicial errors become disciplinary liability.
Judicial Ethics: Dismissal of Judge for Sexual Harassment and Conduct Unbecoming
Supreme Court dismisses judge for sexual harassment, harassment of employees, and improper dealings with a litigant before his sala.
Online Psychological Abuse Under RA 9262: Higher Penalty for Social Media Harassment
The Supreme Court clarifies when Facebook posts constitute psychological abuse under RA 9262, and why using social media raises the penalty.
Voluntary Resignation vs. Constructive Dismissal: When Management Prerogative Is Not Harassment
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when an employee's resignation is voluntary, and why management directives are not necessarily harassment.
Judicial Accountability and Case Resolution: Ensuring Justice Beyond Retirement
Supreme Court ruling on sexual harassment by a judge shows judicial accountability extends beyond retirement and requires timely case resolution.
Judicial Ethics and Sexual Harassment: Dismissal of Judge de Asa
The Supreme Court dismissed Judge de Asa for sexual harassment, affirming that judges must uphold the highest standards of integrity and morality.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities in the Philippines
Learn the legal rules on workplace sexual harassment in the Philippines, including employer duties, due process, and employee remedies.
When Court Errors Are Not Misconduct: The Tallado v. Racoma Ruling
The Supreme Court clarifies when a judge's error is a judicial matter, not administrative misconduct, and warns against harassment suits.
Judicial Ethics and Workplace Harassment: When a Judge Preys on Court Staff
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross misconduct and immorality after he sexually harassed a court clerk, reaffirming that judges must embody integrity.