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Dishonesty and Insubordination in the Workplace: A Philippine Supreme Court Case Analysis
The Supreme Court rules on serious dishonesty and gross insubordination by a court employee who tampered with her daily time record.
Upholding Integrity: Dismissal and Penalties for Grave Misconduct and Insubordination in the Judiciary
The Supreme Court penalizes a court utility worker for gross insubordination and grave misconduct, reinforcing integrity standards in the judiciary.
Upholding Judicial Authority: Disciplinary Action for Sheriff's Insubordination
A sheriff's duty to execute writs is ministerial, but ignoring court directives constitutes gross insubordination, warranting disciplinary action.
Upholding Judicial Authority When Disrespect AND Insubordination Lead TO Suspension
The Supreme Court suspends a court process server for one year for gross insubordination and simple misconduct toward his judge.
Debt and Dishonor: Upholding Integrity in Public Service — Bisnar v. Nicandro
Court stenographer held liable for willful failure to pay just debts and gross insubordination. A lesson in public accountability.
Court Employee Disciplined for Debt and Disobedience: A Lesson in Judicial Ethics
Court employee reprimanded and fined for willful failure to pay just debts and gross insubordination in an administrative case.
Dismissal for Gross Insubordination and AWOL: A Lesson in Judicial Accountability
A Supreme Court ruling on gross insubordination and AWOL shows why court employees must obey lawful orders and report for duty.