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Jul 28, 2024 floating status constructive dismissal labor law regular employment illegal dismissal dole

Floating Status in Philippine Labor Law: When Suspension Becomes Illegal Dismissal

Learn when an employee's floating status becomes illegal dismissal under Philippine law, based on a 2024 Supreme Court ruling.

Jan 21, 2024 labor law independent contractor employee classification security of tenure control test

Independent Contractor vs. Employee: The Control Test in Philippine Labor Law

The Supreme Court clarifies when a "freelancer" is really a regular employee under Philippine labor law, using the control test.

Mar 28, 2022 constructive dismissal voluntary resignation labor law illegal dismissal abs-cbn v. magno employee rights

Constructive Dismissal vs. Voluntary Resignation: Key Lessons from ABS-CBN v. Magno

The Supreme Court clarifies the burden of proof in constructive dismissal claims and the fine line between forced and voluntary resignation.

Jun 19, 2021 labor law regular employment fixed-term employment constructive dismissal security of tenure supreme court

Regular vs. Fixed-Term Employment: Key Lessons from Site for Eyes v. Daming

The Supreme Court ruled that repeated fixed-term contracts cannot defeat regular employment status. Learn the key lessons from this landmark case.

May 2, 2021 labor law four-fold test employment status illegal dismissal labor-only contracting

The Four-Fold Test in Philippine Labor Law: A Guide to Employment Status

Learn how the four-fold test determines employee status in the Philippines, with insights from a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

Feb 12, 2009 labor law probationary employment teachers security of tenure illegal dismissal

Probationary Employment for Teachers: Rights, Limits, and the Manalo Ruling

Learn the rules on probationary employment for private school teachers, including tenure rights, dismissal standards, and the landmark Manalo case.

Oct 25, 1999 labor law regular employment piece-rate workers illegal dismissal abandonment quitclaims

Piece-Rate Workers Can Be Regular Employees: The Lambo v. NLRC Ruling

How the Supreme Court ruled that piece-rate tailors are regular employees entitled to full labor rights under Philippine law.

Nov 29, 1998 labor law four-fold test independent contractor employer-employee relationship illegal dismissal insurance agents

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: The Four-Fold Test Under Philippine Law

Philippine courts use the four-fold test to distinguish employees from independent contractors. Control is the key factor.

Mar 10, 1998 labor law control test employee classification volunteer employer-employee relationship

Volunteer or Employee? The Control Test in Philippine Labor Law

Learn how the control test determines employee status in the Philippines, using the landmark Filipinas Broadcasting v. NLRC case.