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Jul 18, 2014 labor-law certification-election appeal department-of-labor jurisprudence supreme-court

Untimely Appeal: Why the Secretary of Labor Could Not Challenge a Reversal in Certification Election Cases

The Supreme Court denies the Secretary of Labor's appeal in certification election cases, ruling that quasi-judicial officers cannot question appellate reversals.

Feb 26, 2014 labor-law certiorari secretary-of-labor rule-65 rule-43 philtranco

Certiorari and the Secretary of Labor: Ensuring Procedural Correctness in Labor Disputes

When can a party file certiorari against the Labor Secretary's decision? The Supreme Court clarifies the proper remedy and timing.

Jun 6, 2011 labor law secretary of labor certiorari labor disputes arbitral award supreme court

Labor Disputes: The Secretary of Labor's Power and When Courts Can Review Facts in Certiorari

Learn when the Secretary of Labor can impose arbitral awards in labor disputes and when courts may review factual findings in certiorari cases.

Nov 15, 2010 labor law collective bargaining secretary of labor wage increase labor code

When the Secretary of Labor May Award Higher Wages Than a Union MOA

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether the Labor Secretary can grant wage increases higher than a union's memorandum of agreement.

Nov 20, 2007 labor-and-employment-law

Upholding Labor Standards THE Secretary OF Labors Enforcement Powers AND Employee Rights TO Monetary Claims

Apr 17, 2001 labor law cba wage increase secretary of labor philippine jurisprudence

Wage Disputes and Managerial Prerogatives: Balancing Labor Rights and Business Realities

In LMG Chemicals v. Secretary of Labor, the Supreme Court upheld a wage increase and retroactive CBA, clarifying the limits of an employer's financial-loss defense.

Aug 1, 2000 labor-law collective-bargaining-agreement arbitral-award retroactivity meralco supreme-court

CBA Arbitral Award Retroactivity in the Philippines: Meralco v. Secretary of Labor Explained

Learn the rule on retroactivity of CBA arbitral awards from Meralco v. Secretary of Labor, including the six-month period and hold-over principle.

Jul 15, 1999 labor law certification election department order labor code union registration administrative law

Administrative Power vs Supreme Court Rulings: Understanding Labor Law in the Philippines

This case clarifies when the Secretary of Labor's rules can supersede prior Supreme Court rulings on union registration requirements.

Sep 5, 1997 labor-law overseas-employment recruitment-agencies poea license-cancellation labor-code

Overseas Recruitment Agencies: When Can Licenses Be Suspended or Cancelled

The Supreme Court clarifies when the Secretary of Labor and the POEA can suspend or cancel an overseas recruitment agency's license.

Mar 12, 1997 labor-law strikes lockouts compulsory-arbitration secretary-of-labor labor-code

Secretary of Labor's Power to Assume Jurisdiction in Labor Disputes: A Guide

Learn when the Labor Secretary can assume jurisdiction over strikes and lockouts, and what this means for workers and employers.