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Nov 19, 2000 labor law illegal dismissal loss of trust and confidence termination due process

Loss of Trust and Confidence as a Valid Ground for Dismissal: The Vitarich Case

Philippine law requires more than an employer's mere assertion of lost trust to justify dismissal. Learn the rules from Vitarich v. NLRC.

Sep 6, 2000 gross immorality professional discipline administrative law philippine law moral turpitude

Gross Immorality in the Philippines: When Personal Conduct Leads to Professional Discipline

Understand how gross immorality is defined in Philippine law and when personal conduct can trigger professional discipline.

Sep 29, 1999 legal ethics disbarment client funds lawyer misconduct code of professional responsibility trust account

Breach of Trust: Understanding Lawyer Disbarment for Misappropriating Client Funds in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine courts discipline lawyers who misappropriate client funds, the ethical rules involved, and practical lessons for attorneys.

Jun 10, 1999 legal ethics code of professional responsibility lawyer discipline fidelity to client administrative case

Lawyer Reprimanded for Losing Client Trust: Fidelity Lessons from Curimatmat v. Gojar

A lawyer's duty of fidelity means keeping clients informed and appealing on time. The Supreme Court's reprimand in Curimatmat v. Gojar explains why.

Feb 9, 1999 labor law illegal dismissal proportionality just cause progressive discipline termination

Proportionality in Employee Discipline: When Dismissal Is Too Harsh in the Philippines

Philippine labor law requires penalties to fit the offense. Learn when dismissal is disproportionate and how the Supreme Court applies this rule.

Dec 28, 1998 labor law willful disobedience illegal dismissal managerial employee termination

When Managerial Discretion Becomes Defiance: Willful Disobedience in Philippine Labor Law

Explore when a manager's independent judgment crosses the line into willful disobedience, a valid ground for dismissal under Philippine labor law.

Dec 5, 1997 labor-law termination loss-of-trust misconduct nlrc employee-dismissal

When Can You Dismiss an Employee for Misconduct: Loss of Trust and Confidence Explained

Learn when Philippine employers can validly dismiss employees for loss of trust and confidence, and why criminal acquittal doesn't bar termination.

Oct 16, 1997 illegal dismissal labor law due process termination just cause nlrc

Illegal Dismissal: Proving Regular Employment and Due Process in Termination

Learn how the Supreme Court protects employees from illegal dismissal when employers fail to prove just cause and observe due process.

Jun 9, 1997 labor law solidary liability contractors wage violations illegal dismissal philippines

Solidary Liability Holding Principals Accountable FOR Wage Violations OF Contractors IN THE Philippines

Learn how Philippine labor law holds principals solidarily liable for wage violations of their contractors and the rules on valid dismissal.