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Gross Neglect of Duty and Mitigating Circumstances in Philippine Civil Service
When can mitigating circumstances lessen the penalty for gross neglect of duty? The Supreme Court clarifies in Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas v. Bool.
Lateral Transfers and Security of Tenure in Philippine Civil Service
When a government employee's lateral transfer appointment is disapproved, does the employee automatically revert to a former position? The Supreme Court clarifies.
AWOL and Dropping from the Rolls: Employee Rights Under Philippine Law
Learn the rules on AWOL in the Philippine civil service, including the 30-day rule, non-disciplinary separation, and employee rights.
Due Process for Casual Employees: Security of Tenure in Philippine Civil Service
The Supreme Court clarifies that casual government employees enjoy security of tenure and cannot be dismissed without cause and due process.
Breach of Public Trust: Why Appearances Matter in Philippine Civil Service
The Supreme Court's ruling in Republic v. Sandiganbayan clarifies how public officers can be held liable for breach of public trust, even through corporate vehicles.
Retirement Rights Prevail Resolving Appointment Disputes IN Philippine Civil Service
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how retirement moots appointment disputes in civil service reorganization cases.
Upholding Accountability Gross Neglect OF Duty IN THE Philippine Civil Service
AWOL and Reinstatement: The Scope of Appointing Authority in Philippine Civil Service
Explaining Jaucian v. Wycoco on AWOL, automatic separation from the rolls, and the appointing authority's discretion over reinstatement.
AWOL and Dismissal: Consequences of Unexcused Absences for Philippine Government Employees
Learn how Philippine civil service rules treat AWOL—30 days of unexcused absence can lead to separation or dropping from the rolls.
Permanent vs Temporary Appointments: Security of Tenure in Philippine Civil Service
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a "permanent" appointment is actually temporary, and what it means for security of tenure in government service.
Habitual Absenteeism in the Philippine Civil Service: Allowable Absences and Penalties Explained
Understand the rule on habitual absenteeism in the Philippine civil service, the allowable leave credits, and how penalties are determined.
Good Faith vs Negligence: Understanding Administrative Dishonesty in Philippine Civil Service
When does using public funds become administrative dishonesty? The Supreme Court explains good faith, negligence, and accountability for court officials.
Dismissal Upheld: Grave Misconduct Outweighs Length of Service in Philippine Civil Service
Supreme Court rules length of service and first offense cannot save a civil servant from dismissal for grave misconduct like selling recycled exam stamps.
Reassignment vs Constructive Dismissal: Security of Tenure in Philippine Civil Service
A security guard's floating status and reassignment under Philippine labor law—when does it become constructive dismissal?
Void Appointments No Salary for Illegally Appointed College Employee
When an appointment is void, no salary is due. Learn the rules on valid appointments under Philippine civil service law.
Back Wages and Security of Tenure: Reinstatement After Illegal Dismissal in the Philippine Civil Service
Learn when illegally dismissed government employees can claim back wages, based on a landmark Supreme Court ruling on security of tenure.
Probationary Employment Due Process and Termination Standards in the Philippine Civil Service
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies probationary employee termination rules, due process requirements, and civil service tenure protections.
Security of Tenure: Illegal Transfers as Constructive Removal in Philippine Civil Service
The Supreme Court ruled that transferring a permanent government employee without consent and without cause violates security of tenure and amounts to constructive removal.
Security of Tenure and Due Process in Philippine Civil Service: Adiong v. Court of Appeals
Explaining the Supreme Court ruling that permanent civil service employees cannot be dismissed without just cause and due process.
Security of Tenure in Philippine Civil Service: When Reassignment Becomes Illegal Removal
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a government employee's indefinite reassignment violates security of tenure and constitutes constructive removal.
Navigating Nepotism in the Philippine Civil Service: Indirect Influence and Landmark Rulings
The Supreme Court clarifies that nepotism in the civil service covers indirect influence, not just direct appointments, in CSC v. Dacoycoy.
Habitual Tardiness and Absences: Consequences for Government Employees in the Philippines
Learn how Philippine civil service rules penalize habitual tardiness and unauthorized absences, and what the Supreme Court says about accountability.