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Jun 15, 2022 labor-law illegal dismissal employment application security of tenure totality of infractions

Omission vs False Statement: Protecting Labor Rights in Employment Applications

Supreme Court rules mere omission of past employment in a job application is not false information justifying dismissal.

Oct 4, 2004 labor-law termination just-cause habitual-neglect separation-pay supreme-court

Habitual Neglect of Duty Is Just Cause for Termination Despite Mitigating Factors

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when habitual neglect of duty justifies dismissal, and when mitigating factors cannot save an employee.

Sep 18, 2003 dishonesty falsification administrative case civil service judiciary public service

Honesty Required: Falsifying Personal Data Sheets Leads to Dismissal in the Judiciary

Court employee dismissed for lying about a pending criminal case in his personal data sheets. Learn the rule on honesty in public service.

Mar 4, 1999 illegal recruitment labor code philippine law overseas employment legal rights scam awareness

Red Flags and False Promises: How to Spot Illegal Recruiters in the Philippines

Learn how to spot illegal recruiters in the Philippines through the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Hernandez, with practical red flags and legal remedies.