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Oct 29, 2024 qualified theft grave abuse of confidence criminal law revised penal code supreme court

Qualified Theft vs. Simple Theft: When Does Grave Abuse of Confidence Apply?

The Supreme Court clarifies when employee theft becomes qualified theft, requiring proof of special trust beyond ordinary employer-employee relations.

Jun 27, 2023 employee theft qualified theft gross misconduct dishonesty administrative case philippine labor law

Employee Theft in the Philippines: Legal Consequences and Prevention

A Supreme Court ruling on a court clerk who stole PHP 277,000 explains the legal consequences of employee theft in the Philippines and how employers can prevent it.

Jul 5, 2017 qualified theft criminal law breach of trust revised penal code supreme court employment

Breach of Trust: Defining Qualified Theft in Employment Relationships

The Supreme Court clarifies when employee theft becomes qualified theft, punishing breach of trust with reclusion perpetua.