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Showing 1–10 of 10 articles for “sss contributions”

Employer Liability for Unremitted SSS Contributions: Key Lessons from the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court clarifies employer liability for unremitted SSS contributions, damages, and penalties under the Social Security Act.

Directors' Liability for SSS Contributions: When Courts May Deny Withdrawal of Information

Explore the Supreme Court ruling on directors' liability for unpaid SSS contributions and the trial court's discretion in criminal cases.

SSS Erroneous Contributions and the Principle of Estoppel: A Philippine Supreme Court Ruling

Explore the Supreme Court's ruling on erroneous SSS contributions, estoppel against government agencies, and employee membership validity.

Piercing the Corporate Veil: Employers' Liability for Unremitted SSS Contributions

Supreme Court clarifies that corporations cannot hide behind separate personality to escape liability for unremitted SSS contributions.

Piercing the Corporate Veil: Employer Liability for SSS Contributions Despite Officers' Acquittal

A corporation cannot escape SSS contribution liability merely because its officers were acquitted in the criminal case. The Supreme Court explains why.

SSS Contribution Remittance: Non-Payment Makes Corporate Officers Criminally Liable

Corporate officers can face jail time for failing to remit SSS contributions. Learn the rules from a Supreme Court ruling.

Corporate Liability Accountability FOR Unremitted SSS Contributions

Supreme Court affirms conviction of corporate officer for non-remittance of SSS contributions under RA 8282.

Employer Claims Against Employee for SSS Contributions: Labor Arbiter Jurisdiction

Supreme Court rules employer's claim for reimbursement of SSS contributions and damages against employee falls under Labor Arbiter jurisdiction.

Defining Employer When Family Administration Creates Social Security Obligations

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a family member managing a hacienda becomes an "employer" liable for SSS contributions.

Directors Personally Liable for Unremitted SSS Contributions: The Garcia Doctrine

The Supreme Court holds directors personally liable for collected but unremitted SSS contributions, piercing the corporate veil under the Social Security Law.