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Upholding Court Integrity: A Clerk's Duty to Safeguard Records
A Supreme Court ruling reminds lawyers and court personnel that falsifying or mishandling official records is serious misconduct that can cost them their career.
Breach of Trust or Harsh Penalty: Separation Pay for Dismissed Acting Employees
Philippine law allows separation pay even for valid dismissal, except for serious misconduct or moral character issues. Learn the rules.
Judicial Ethics: Dismissal of Judge for Extortion and Serious Misconduct
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for demanding money from a litigant, reaffirming strict standards of judicial ethics and integrity.
When Does a Judge's Private Act Warrant Discipline? The Calimag Case
The Supreme Court explains when a judge's private conduct becomes administratively actionable, distinguishing serious misconduct from mere private acts.
Sheriffs' Breach of Trust, Integrity, and Accountability in Philippine Public Service
A deputy sheriff who failed to remit collected judgment funds was dismissed for grave dishonesty and serious misconduct, affirming strict standards for court personnel.
When Strikes Cross The Line Understanding Illegal Strike Activities AND Employee Dismissal IN The Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies that illegal strike participation can justify dismissal, but only when the employee's actions constitute serious misconduct.
Separation Pay Not Required After Valid Dismissal for Serious Misconduct
When is separation pay not required after a valid dismissal? The Supreme Court clarifies in Philippine Airlines v. NLRC.
Employee Dismissal in the Philippines: Serious Misconduct and Loss of Trust Explained
Learn when Philippine employers can validly dismiss employees for serious misconduct and loss of trust, based on the Cosmos Bottling case.
Serious Misconduct in the Workplace: Understanding Employee Dismissal in the Philippines
The Supreme Court explains what constitutes serious misconduct and the due process requirements for valid employee dismissal in the Philippines.
When Is Dismissal Justified for Employee Misconduct in the Philippines
Philippine law on employee misconduct: when dismissal is justified, what constitutes serious misconduct, and the due process requirements employers must follow.
When Philippine Employers Can Deny Financial Assistance After Valid Dismissal
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when employers may deny financial assistance to employees validly dismissed for serious misconduct.
Illegal Dismissal: When Can an Employer Terminate an Employee in the Philippines
Philippine law requires just cause and due process for valid termination. This case explains serious misconduct and loss of confidence rules.
Just Cause Termination for Workplace Fighting: The Royo Case and Due Process in the Philippines
When can an employer fire an employee for fighting? The Royo case clarifies serious misconduct as just cause and the due process required.