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Aug 22, 2005 labor-law illegal dismissal closure of establishment union busting management prerogative separation pay

Union Busting or Business Judgment? Understanding Legitimate Closures Under Philippine Labor Law

When can a company close a department without being guilty of union busting? The Supreme Court explains in this labor law case.

Aug 11, 2005 quitclaims labor law illegal dismissal retrenchment labor code

Quitclaims Are They Always a Bar to Future Claims? Tagle v. Court of Appeals

Quitclaims do not automatically bar labor claims. Know when waivers are valid and when courts will set them aside.

Oct 24, 2003 labor-law closure-of-business union-busting illegal-dismissal separation-pay labor-code

Closure of Business: Employer's Right vs Union Busting Allegations in Labor Disputes

When can an employer close shop without being guilty of union busting? The Supreme Court explains the rules on legitimate business closure.

Dec 3, 2000 business permits local government injunction closure order mootness doctrine philippine supreme court

Expired Business Permit and Court-Ordered Reopening: The Mathay v. Felt Foods Rule

When a business permit expires, courts generally cannot compel an LGU to allow reopening—even if the closure order was questionable.

Jan 29, 1996 labor-only contracting employer-employee relationship illegal dismissal separation pay labor code philippine labor law

Labor-Only Contracting: When the Principal Is the Real Employer in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court explains labor-only contracting, employer liability, and separation pay rules in Magnolia Dairy v. NLRC.