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Judicial Ethics and Sexual Harassment: Dismissal of Judge de Asa
The Supreme Court dismissed Judge de Asa for sexual harassment, affirming that judges must uphold the highest standards of integrity and morality.
Voluntary Resignation vs Illegal Dismissal: Supreme Court on Valid Business Closure
When is a company shutdown a valid closure, not illegal dismissal? The Supreme Court explains the rules on business closure and quitclaims.
Cracking Down on Illegal Recruiters: Why Proof of Job Promise Is Crucial in Philippine Law
Learn how Philippine courts distinguish valid business closures from union busting, and why proof of job promises matters in illegal dismissal cases.
Loss of Trust and Confidence in Employee Dismissal: What Philippine Law Requires
Philippine jurisprudence on loss of trust and confidence as a valid ground for employee dismissal, explained through the Brent Hospital case.
Strained Relations Doctrine in Illegal Dismissal: Reinstatement Prevails Over Separation Pay
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that strained relations doctrine cannot defeat an illegally dismissed employee's right to reinstatement.
When Strikes ARE Legal Understanding Good Faith AND Illegal Dismissal IN Philippine Labor LAW
Illegal Dismissal in the Philippines: Understanding Your Rights to Back Wages and Reinstatement
Learn how Philippine law protects workers from illegal dismissal, including rights to back wages, reinstatement, and separation pay.
Valid Dismissal for Insubordination: Employee Rights and Company Discipline in the Philippines
Understand when a strike is legal and dismissal valid under Philippine labor law, based on a Supreme Court ruling on employee rights.
When Employee Criticism Becomes Illegal Dismissal: The Open Letter Case
Philippine Supreme Court rules on when employee expression is protected and when dismissal for misconduct is illegal.
Illegal Dismissal Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities in the Philippines
Learn how Philippine courts determine illegal dismissal, retirement age rules, and what employers must pay when terminating employees unlawfully.
Navigating Dismissal Disputes: Labor Arbiter Jurisdiction in Philippine Employment Law
When does a termination dispute belong to the Labor Arbiter rather than voluntary arbitration? The Maneja ruling clarifies the boundary.
Illegal Dismissal in the Philippines: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations
Learn how Philippine law defines illegal dismissal, abandonment, and the rights of piece-rate workers to security of tenure and back wages.
When Loss of Trust Fails: Understanding Illegal Dismissal in Philippine Labor Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when employers face liability for illegal dismissal and wage claims of security guards under labor law.
Philippine Retrenchment Rules: When Job Cuts Are Illegal — Anino v. NLRC Case Analysis
The Supreme Court in Anino v. NLRC clarifies when retrenchment is illegal, what employers must prove, and why quitclaims don't bar dismissal claims.
Res Judicata in the Philippines: When a Prior Dismissal Does Not Bar a New Case
Philippine Supreme Court explains when a dismissal for failure to prosecute is not res judicata and does not bar a refiled case.
Forced Retirement in the Philippines: Employee Rights and Employer Policies
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies rules on forced retirement, optional retirement age, and illegal dismissal in labor cases.
Withdrawal of an Administrative Complaint: Does It Auto-Dismiss Cases Against Court Personnel?
Withdrawing an administrative complaint against court personnel does not automatically end the case. The Supreme Court explains when dismissal is proper.
Are Commissions Part of Minimum Wage in the Philippines? Employee Compensation Rights Explained
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies whether sales commissions count toward minimum wage compliance under the Labor Code, and explains due process rules for dismissal.
Reinstatement VS Separation PAY Understanding Employee Rights After Illegal Dismissal IN THE Philippines 2
When a Complaint Is Dismissed, Does the Counterclaim Fall With It?
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains when a compulsory counterclaim survives the dismissal of the main complaint — and when the defendant must object to keep it alive.
Counterclaims After Complaint Dismissal: Philippine Rules Explained
Learn when counterclaims survive dismissal of the main complaint under Philippine civil procedure, based on the Fletcher Challenge case.
Due Process and Court Clerk Negligence: Why Notice of Orders Matters in Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court holds court clerks liable for failing to notify a party of a dismissal order, underscoring due process in litigation.
When Can an Employer Refuse a Work Order? Employee Rights in the Philippines
Philippine law protects employees from unjust dismissal. Learn when a work order can be refused and what employers must prove to terminate a worker.
When Dismissal Fails: The Burden of Proof in Drug-Related Termination Cases
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies employer's burden of proof in drug-related dismissals, requiring clear evidence, not speculation, for valid termination.