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Jul 2, 2018 labor-law termination loss-of-trust due-process nominal-damages just-cause

Loss of Trust and Confidence as Just Cause: Balancing Employer Rights and Due Process in Termination Cases

The Supreme Court clarifies when loss of trust and confidence justifies dismissal, and when employers still owe employees procedural due process.

Mar 28, 2005 labor-law retrenchment due-process separation-pay nominal-damages termination

Due Process in Retrenchment: Balancing Employer Prerogative and Employee Rights

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the distinction between just and authorized causes in dismissal, and the penalties for violating notice requirements.