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Court Employees' Brawl: Misconduct in Office and the Judiciary's Image
The Supreme Court fined six court employees for a workplace brawl, stressing that fighting in court offices erodes public trust and warrants discipline.
Workplace Boundaries: Defining Acts of Lasciviousness and Consensual Acts
Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies when sexual acts are rape, not consensual, and why workplace familiarity does not imply consent.
Workplace Misconduct: Striking Subordinates and Maintaining Decorum in the Judiciary
Supreme Court ruling on a supervisor who struck a subordinate, emphasizing decorum and discipline in the judiciary.
Workplace Brawl Upholding Conduct Standards FOR Court Employees
Court employees who brawl in office face administrative liability, even if they later settle their differences privately.
Workplace Misconduct and Immorality: Defining Acceptable Behavior in the Philippine Judiciary
A Supreme Court ruling reminds court personnel that smoking or vaping inside court premises is a punishable offense, even when the photo evidence is unclear.
Habitual Tardiness in the Workplace: Offenses and Penalties in the Philippine Judiciary
The Supreme Court defines habitual tardiness and its penalties for court employees, stressing punctuality as a duty in public service.
Upholding Workplace Conduct: Carrying Firearms in the Hall of Justice and Employee Rights
The Supreme Court rules on a court employee carrying a firearm in the Hall of Justice, finding misconduct and oppression while protecting employee rights.
Workplace Misconduct and Decorum in the Philippine Judiciary: Baloloy v. Flores
The Supreme Court ruled that fighting court employees violate judicial decorum, fining both parties in Baloloy v. Flores.
PAGCOR v. Rilloraza: When Is an Employee Dismissal for Misconduct Valid?
Supreme Court explains when workplace misconduct justifies dismissal and when it is only simple neglect of duty, with security of tenure protected.
Dishonesty in the Workplace: Falsification of Time Records as Grounds for Dismissal
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employee dismissal for falsifying daily time records, and the legal basis under the Labor Code.
Upholding Integrity: Consequences of Workplace Misconduct in the Philippine Judiciary
This article examines the Supreme Court's firm stance on workplace misconduct within the Philippine judiciary, detailing consequences and legal principles.
Maintaining Workplace Decorum: Lessons on Grave Misconduct from the Philippine Supreme Court
A Supreme Court ruling on a belligerent employee shows why workplace decorum is non-negotiable in the Philippine public service.
Philippine Supreme Court Disciplines Court Employee for Disrespectful Conduct in Workplace
The Supreme Court fined a court employee P5,000 for shouting at and humiliating a co-worker during office hours, reaffirming strict standards of decorum in the judiciary.
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.
Management Prerogative vs Constructive Dismissal: SC Ruling on Workplace Audits
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when workplace audits and reassignments are valid management prerogative, not constructive dismissal.
Constructive Dismissal: When Workplace Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Philippine Supreme Court explains constructive dismissal—when an employer's actions, not words, force an employee to leave. Learn the legal test.
Upholding Integrity: Why Workplace Misconduct in Philippine Courts Matters
A lawyer's duty to preserve client confidences survives the attorney-client relationship. The Supreme Court's ruling in Salonga v. Hildawa explains why.
Breach of Trust When Workplace Misconduct Leads to Dismissal in the Philippine Judiciary
A judge's dismissal for grave abuse of authority and gross ignorance of the law, highlighting due process and judicial conduct standards.
When Workplace Fear Leads to Constructive Dismissal: Philippine Seafarers' Rights
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on constructive dismissal for seafarers who quit due to well-founded fear for their safety at work.
Philippine Labor Law: Workplace Venue Not Always Mandatory for Labor Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court ruling: NLRC venue rules are permissive, not mandatory. Worker convenience and substantial justice can override workplace location.
Breach of Trust in the Workplace: When Fraud and Falsification Justify Dismissal
The Supreme Court ruled that fraud and falsification by employees are valid grounds for dismissal, even for union officers.
Libel and Free Speech: The Limits of Defamation in Workplace Communications
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on direct contempt clarifies the boundary between free speech and defamatory conduct in workplace settings.
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.
Workplace Courtesy When Good Intentions Lead to Misconduct
A court aide's sympathetic intercession turned into discourtesy and misconduct. Learn the limits of good intentions in government service.