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Oct 17, 2016 labor-law gross-neglect termination supervision labor-code illegal-dismissal

Negligence in Supervision: Employer's Right to Terminate for Gross Neglect of Duty

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a supervisor's failure to oversee staff constitutes gross and habitual neglect, justifying dismissal.

Nov 8, 2005 administrative-law labor-law termination due-process management-prerogative labor-code

When Can a Subordinate's Actions Be Excused? Lessons from Challenge Socks v. Buguat

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when habitual neglect justifies dismissal and why procedural due process still matters in employee termination.

Mar 11, 2005 labor law termination just cause habitual neglect jurisprudence nlrc

Habitual Neglect of Duty as Just Cause for Termination in Philippine Labor Law

Explaining when habitual neglect of duty justifies dismissal under Philippine labor law, citing the Supreme Court's ruling in Chua v. NLRC.

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.