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Jul 7, 2020 social security seafarers ofw sss ra 11199 labor law

Mandatory SSS Coverage for Filipino Seafarers: What the Supreme Court Said

The Supreme Court upheld the mandatory SSS coverage of Filipino seafarers under RA 11199, ruling it constitutional and valid.

May 30, 2011 ofw rights illegal dismissal back pay seafarer migrant workers act supreme court

OFW Illegal Dismissal: Full Back Pay for Unexpired Contract After Yap v. Thenamaris

Learn how the Supreme Court awarded an OFW full salaries for the unexpired contract after illegal dismissal, applying the Serrano ruling.

Jul 13, 2008 maritime law illegal dismissal due process seafarers ship logbook labor law

Seafarer’s Illegal Dismissal: Due Process and the Ship’s Logbook in Maritime Cases

The Supreme Court ruled a seafarer’s dismissal illegal for lack of just cause and due process, highlighting the logbook’s evidentiary value.

Jul 27, 2004 maritime law seafarers illegal dismissal poea labor code overseas employment

Fixed-Term Seafarers' Contracts: Illegal Dismissal and Compensation Standards

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that seafarers are contractual employees governed by POEA contracts, not regular employees under the Labor Code.