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Jul 23, 2019 illegal dismissal ofw rights labor law ra 8042 serrano doctrine due process

Illegal Dismissal of OFWs: Full Contract Pay Upheld by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court reaffirms that illegally dismissed OFWs are entitled to their full salaries for the unexpired portion of their contracts, striking down the three-month cap.

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.

Dec 26, 1999 labor law ofw rights illegal dismissal medical certificate termination due to illness

When Can an Employer Terminate an OFW Due to Illness? The Medical Certificate Rule

Philippine law requires a medical certificate from a competent public health authority before an employer can validly terminate an OFW due to illness.