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Judicial Ethics and Employee Conduct: Lessons from Belaunzaran v. NLRC on Dismissal and Abandonment
A look at Belaunzaran v. NLRC clarifies when resignation offers are not constructive dismissal and when unauthorized absences justify loss of trust.
Constructive Dismissal When Workplace Conditions Force Resignation
Learn when unbearable work conditions amount to constructive dismissal under Philippine labor law, and what remedies employees can pursue.
Illegal Strikes and Employee Rights: Understanding the Limits of Labor Actions
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on illegal strikes, constructive dismissal, and employee rights in labor disputes explained in plain language.
Forced Leave and Constructive Dismissal: Protecting Workers Against Unfair Labor Practices
When indefinite forced leave becomes constructive dismissal. Learn the Supreme Court's ruling in Bontia v. NLRC and your rights.