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Feb 15, 2022 administrative law commission on audit government employees pcso salary standardization law fiscal responsibility

Upholding Fiscal Responsibility: The Limits of PCSO's Authority in Granting Employee Benefits

The Supreme Court affirms COA's disallowance of PCSO employee benefits, clarifying limits on board authority and liability rules.

Aug 22, 2012 collective bargaining agreement labor law management prerogative employee benefits loan policy supreme court

CBA Loan Benefits vs Bank Policy: When Management Rules Violate the Agreement

SC rules on when a bank's "no negative data bank" policy for employee loans violates the existing CBA. Learn the limits of management prerogative.

May 22, 1996 condonation doctrine administrative law local government elective officials supreme court salalima case

Condonation Doctrine: Can Re-Elected Officials Be Disciplined for Prior Misconduct

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether re-election condones prior administrative misconduct of local elective officials.