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Jul 30, 2024 labor law labor-only contracting independent contractor employer liability illegal dismissal supreme court

Labor-Only Contracting in the Philippines: Employer Liability and Worker Rights

Understand labor-only contracting in the Philippines, when a principal becomes the true employer, and key lessons from a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Oct 22, 2023 civil law quasi-delict employer liability vehicle accidents solidary liability

Employer and Vehicle Owner Liability: Solidary vs. Vicarious Under Philippine Law

When a driver causes an accident, liability depends on presence. Learn the difference between solidary and vicarious liability.

Jun 13, 2021 labor law social security sss contributions employer liability ssc damages

Employer Liability for Unremitted SSS Contributions: Key Lessons from the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court clarifies employer liability for unremitted SSS contributions, damages, and penalties under the Social Security Act.

Feb 16, 2020 vicarious liability common carrier employer liability civil code negligence

Vicarious Liability and Common Carrier Duties: The Mendoza Case Explained

Learn how the Mendoza ruling clarifies employer liability for employee negligence and the obligations of common carriers in the Philippines.

Jul 17, 2014 quasi-delict vicarious liability res ipsa loquitur civil law damages negligence

Vehicle Accidents and Utility Posts: Liability Under Philippine Law

Learn how Philippine courts determine liability when a vehicle damages utility infrastructure, including negligence, vicarious liability, and damages.

May 15, 2011 subsidiary liability employer liability criminal negligence revised penal code vicarious liability philippine law

Employer’s Subsidiary Liability for Employee Crimes: The Calang Ruling

Employers are only subsidiarily liable for employees’ criminal acts. The Calang ruling explains when and how this liability applies.

Oct 17, 2000 subsidiary liability criminal negligence employer liability revised penal code catacutan case reckless imprudence

Employer Subsidiary Liability in Philippine Criminal Law: The Catacutan Doctrine

Philippine employers can be held subsidiarily liable for damages from employees' criminal negligence. Learn the rules from Catacutan v. Heirs of Kadusale.

Mar 22, 1998 rent-a-car liability quasi-delict vicarious liability insurance law philippine supreme court torts

Rent-a-Car Liability in the Philippines: When Is the Owner Liable for Lessee’s Negligence?

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when rent-a-car companies are liable for lessee negligence under quasi-delict and vicarious liability rules.

Oct 17, 1996 labor law check-off union dues collective bargaining agreement employer liability

Check-Off Provisions in Philippine Labor Law: Employer Liability for Uncollected Union Dues

When an employer fails to deduct union dues under a CBA check-off, is it liable for the uncollected amount? The Supreme Court clarifies.