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Jul 28, 2021 mootness labor law collective bargaining union dissolution supreme court unfair labor practice

Navigating Mootness in Labor Disputes: The Impact of Union Dissolution on Legal Proceedings

When a labor union dissolves mid-litigation, the case may become moot. The Supreme Court explains the doctrine in New World v. New World Renaissance Hotel Labor Union.

Jan 23, 2017 labor-law union-registration managerial-employees certification-election labor-code jurisprudence

Union Registration Misrepresentation and Managerial Employees: Key SC Ruling

The Supreme Court clarifies when misrepresentation can cancel a union's registration and how managerial employee status affects labor union rights.

Apr 14, 1999 labor law certification election labor unions retroactive registration supreme court dole

Retroactive Registration: How Late Filings Can Validate Labor Union Petitions in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court explains when late union registration can retroactively validate a certification election petition under labor law.

Mar 2, 1999 labor law union registration certification election fraud certiorari dole

Philippine Labor Unions Safeguarding Registration From Fraudulent Cancellation Attempts

The Supreme Court clarifies when a union's registration may be cancelled for fraud, and the limits of certiorari review in labor cases.

Dec 10, 1997 labor law certification election labor union legitimacy labor code philippine law

Legitimacy of Labor Unions: When a Photocopy of Registration Is Enough

A photocopy of a union's certificate of registration may suffice to prove legitimacy in certification election petitions. Learn the rule.