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Due Process in Dismissal: Nominal Damages for Procedural Violations in Philippine Labor Law
Learn when Philippine courts award nominal damages, not backwages, for procedural due process violations in employee dismissal cases.
Project-Based Workers, Security of Tenure, and the Rule on Premature Appeals in Philippine Labor Cases
A look at Ponce v. NLRC on security of tenure, valid dismissal for absenteeism, and the procedural rule on premature appeals.
Protecting Filipino Workers: Philippine Labor Laws Extend to OFWs Regardless of Contractual Stipulations
Philippine labor laws protect OFWs even when employed abroad. The Supreme Court affirms that contractual stipulations cannot waive these protections.
When Employee Dishonesty Justifies Termination: The Cruz v. Coca-Cola Case
Learn when employee dishonesty justifies termination under Philippine labor law, and what happens when procedural due process is lacking.
Upholding Workers Rights THE Limits OF Quitclaims IN Philippine Labor LAW
Philippine Supreme Court rules on when quitclaims and waivers signed by employees are invalid and cannot bar recovery of labor standard claims.
Habitual Neglect of Duty as Just Cause for Termination in Philippine Labor Law
Explaining when habitual neglect of duty justifies dismissal under Philippine labor law, citing the Supreme Court's ruling in Chua v. NLRC.
Voluntary Resignation vs Illegal Dismissal: Protecting Seafarer Rights in Philippine Labor Law
When is a seafarer's sign-off voluntary resignation or illegal dismissal? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on termination and due process.
Separation Pay Despite Valid Dismissal: The Rule on Just Causes in Philippine Labor Law
Philippine Commercial International Bank v. Abad explains when a validly dismissed employee may still receive separation pay under social justice.
Due Process in Employee Dismissal: The Two-Notice Rule Under Philippine Labor Law
Philippine law requires employers to follow the two-notice rule before dismissing employees. Learn what this means from a Supreme Court ruling.
Upholding Banks Right TO Withhold Benefits FOR Employee Misconduct A Case OF DUE Process AND Corporate Ethics
Supreme Court clarifies separation pay rules for business closures, quitclaim validity, and payment by check under Philippine labor law.
Strikes and Due Process: Balancing Labor Rights and Employer Prerogatives in the Philippines
Explore how Philippine labor law balances workers' right to strike against employer prerogatives, with due process at the core.
Vouchers vs Receipts: Proving Payment in Philippine Labor and Civil Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies why vouchers are not receipts and how to prove payment in collection cases under Rule 45.
Fixed-Term Contracts vs Regular Employment: What Employers and Workers Must Know
A Supreme Court ruling explains when fixed-term employment is valid and how it differs from regular employment under Philippine labor law.
Control Test vs Independent Contractor: Manila Water Ruling on Labor-Only Contracting
Supreme Court explains when a contractor is labor-only, not independent, and when workers become regular employees under Philippine labor law.
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.
Defining Independent Contractors: The Control Test in Philippine Labor Law
The Supreme Court clarifies the control test for distinguishing independent contractors from employees, protecting workers' rights under Philippine labor law.
Voluntary Resignation vs Constructive Dismissal: Protecting Employee Rights
Understand the difference between voluntary resignation and constructive dismissal, and how Philippine labor law protects employees from illegal termination.
Illegal Dismissal and Abandonment: What Employers Must Prove in Philippine Labor Cases
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies abandonment and due process requirements in illegal dismissal cases, protecting employee rights under the Labor Code.
Illegal Dismissal and Employer-Employee Relationship in Philippine Labor Law
Learn how the Supreme Court protects employee rights in illegal dismissal cases, including the employer-employee relationship test and due process requirements.
Timeliness of Labor Claims: Understanding Prescription Periods for Employees' Rights
Learn how prescription periods apply to money claims and illegal dismissal cases under Philippine labor law, explained through the Texon Manufacturing case.
Retirement Benefits Creditable Service and the Limits of Tacking in Philippine Labor Law
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when retirement benefits accrue, how service is counted, and the boundaries of optional retirement under Philippine law.
Reassignment vs Constructive Dismissal: Security of Tenure in Philippine Civil Service
A security guard's floating status and reassignment under Philippine labor law—when does it become constructive dismissal?
From Part-Time to Full-Time Regular Employment: Protecting Workers' Rights
Philippine Airlines v. Pascua clarifies when part-time workers become regular full-time employees entitled to complete benefits under Philippine labor law.
Regular Employment Status: Necessity of Work and Security of Tenure in Philippine Labor Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when workers become regular employees based on necessity of work and security of tenure under Article 280.