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Breach of Trust Accountability for Mismanaged Court Funds in the Philippine Judiciary
When a clerk of court mishandles fiduciary funds, the Supreme Court imposes strict accountability, even after retirement.
Breach of Trust: Government Employees, Habitual Absenteeism, and Misuse of Public Funds
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on habitual absenteeism and AWOL in government service, explaining penalties and the public trust doctrine.
Breach of Trust Justifies Dismissal: Equitable PCIBank vs. Caguioa
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a bank manager found to have secretly profited from unauthorized check discounting, citing breach of trust under the Labor Code.
Breach of Trust in Employment: Substantiation Required for Valid Termination
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that employers must prove breach of trust with substantial evidence before terminating employees for loss of confidence.
Breach of Trust and Employee Dismissal: When Is It Justified in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when employee dismissal for breach of trust is justified, and why procedural rules yield to substantial justice in labor cases.
Breach of Trust vs Freedom of Expression: Employee Rights in Dismissal Cases
When can an employer validly dismiss for breach of trust or misconduct? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits in Fujitsu v. De Guzman.
Breach of Trust in Banking: Proving Employee Misconduct for Valid Dismissal
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on loss of trust and confidence as a valid ground for dismissing managerial employees.
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.
Breach of Trust as Just Cause for Employee Dismissal in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court explains when loss of trust and confidence justifies employee dismissal under Article 282 of the Labor Code.
Breach of Trust: Dishonesty in Personal Data Sheets Justifies Dismissal of Court Employees
Supreme Court ruling on Biteng v. DILG: false statements in Personal Data Sheets constitute dishonesty warranting dismissal from government service.
Lawyer Disbarred for Taking Client's Properties in Breach of Trust
A lawyer who acquired his client's properties for himself instead of selling them to pay creditors was disbarred for gross misconduct.
Breach of Trust Dismissal for Theft Within the Supreme Court: Etcuban v. Sulpicio Lines
When can an employer dismiss a fiduciary employee for loss of trust and confidence? The Supreme Court explains in Etcuban v. Sulpicio Lines.
Breach of Trust When Personal Loans by Court Personnel Undermine Judicial Integrity
Court stenographer suspended for borrowing from a litigant with a pending case—why withdrawal of the complaint did not erase liability.
Breach of Trust Dismissal for Malversation of Public Funds by a Court Clerk
Court clerk dismissed for misappropriating judiciary funds; silence deemed admission; dishonesty and malversation warrant dismissal.
Breach of Trust: When Negligence Justifies Employee Dismissal in the Philippines
When does an employee's negligence justify dismissal for loss of trust and confidence? The Supreme Court explains in this Philippine labor case.
Breach OF Trust A Judges Duty IN Handling Cash Bail AND THE Anti Graft LAW
Estafa Through Misappropriation: When an Employee's Failure to Account Amounts to Breach of Trust
The Supreme Court clarifies when an employee's failure to account for company funds and property constitutes estafa through misappropriation, reversing dismissals by prosecutors.
Breach of Trust Accountability for Mismanaged Court Funds in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies the proper remedy for questioning Ombudsman dismissals in administrative and criminal complaints involving public funds.
Breach of Trust Suspension for Court Employees: Improper Dealings With Litigants
Court employees face suspension for improper dealings with litigants, including unauthorized communications and accepting favors, per administrative rules.
Breach of Trust Justifies Dismissal: Employers' Right to Terminate Probationary Employment
Supreme Court rules dishonesty and breach of trust justify terminating a probationary employee before the six-month period ends.
Breach OF Trust AN Employers Right TO Terminate FOR Misrepresentation
Breach OF Trust THE Limits OF Dismissal FOR Dishonesty IN Long Term Employment
Breach of Trust Dismissal for Misuse of Public Funds by a Court Official
A disbarred lawyer's failed bid to overturn his final judgment leads to indirect contempt and a writ of execution for misused funds.
Breach of Trust in Employment: Just Cause for Dismissal in the Philippines
When can an employer validly dismiss an employee for breach of trust? Philippine labor law rules explained.