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Jul 27, 2010 freedom of expression administrative law civil service mass action public sector employees gsis

Freedom of Expression vs Disruptive Mass Actions: Protecting Employee Rights in the Public Sector

The Supreme Court clarifies when public-sector employee gatherings are protected speech versus prohibited mass actions, and what evidence is needed.

Oct 1, 2007 government employees right to protest mass actions civil service labor law

Philippine Government Employees and the Right to Protest: Understanding the Limits of Mass Actions

The Supreme Court clarifies the scope of civil servants' right to protest and the legal boundaries of mass actions in the Philippines.

Nov 25, 2004 administrative-law civil-service strikes public-school-teachers conduct-prejudicial government-employment

Strikes and Public Service: Balancing Rights and Responsibilities in Government Employment

Public school teachers who joined a 1990 mass action were disciplined for conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service. The Supreme Court explains why.

Nov 25, 2004 civil service public teachers mass action strike conduct prejudicial administrative liability

Mass Actions by Government Teachers: When Peaceful Assembly Becomes an Offense

Public school teachers who joined mass actions in 1990 were held liable for conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service. The Supreme Court explains why.

Jun 28, 2000 labor-law public-sector strikes civil-service government-employees teachers

Public Sector Strikes: Balancing Employee Rights and Government Service

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on public school teachers' mass actions, explaining why government employees cannot strike and the limits of constitutional rights.

Mar 25, 1999 administrative law civil service public school teachers strike back wages supreme court

Court Record Mishaps Upholding Diligence AND Accountability IN Philippine Courts

Supreme Court ruling on 1990 teachers' mass actions: strikes are not protected assembly, and back wages require exoneration.