Legal Insights
Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
Employee Termination for Unauthorized Absences: Lessons from a Landmark Philippine Case
Learn how Philippine courts handle employee termination for unauthorized absences and what employers must prove to avoid illegal dismissal claims.
Dismissal for Habitual Absenteeism: Upholding Public Trust in the Judiciary
Court employee dismissed for habitual absenteeism, AWOL, and insubordination. Learn the rules on unauthorized absences and public service standards.
Unauthorized Absences and Dismissal: The Medical Certificate Requirement in Philippine Labor Law
The Supreme Court upheld a dismissal for unauthorized absences, ruling that a vague medical certificate cannot excuse habitual absenteeism.
Habitual Absenteeism in the Judiciary: When Repeated Unauthorized Absences Lead to Dismissal
Court employees must devote full time to public service. Habitual absenteeism is a grave offense that can result in dismissal, even for first-time offenders.
Loafing in Public Service: Consequences for Neglecting Duty
A Supreme Court ruling explains when unauthorized absences during office hours constitute loafing and the penalties that follow.
Grave Misconduct in the Judiciary: Consequences for Court Employees
A sheriff's habitual absenteeism led to dismissal. Learn the rules on unauthorized absences and accountability in the Judiciary.
Unauthorized Absences and the Limits of Disciplinary Action: Protecting Employee Rights in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on PLDT v. Teves clarifies when unauthorized absences justify dismissal and when they do not.
Court Stenographer Dismissed for Habitual Absences, Tardiness, and Dishonesty
Supreme Court dismisses court stenographer for habitual tardiness, absenteeism, and submitting a falsified medical certificate to cover unauthorized absences.
Judicial Ethics: Authorized and Unauthorized Absences for Philippine Judges
Explaining the Supreme Court ruling on when judges incur unauthorized absences and when filing leave is required under CSC rules.
San Miguel Corp. v. NLRC: When Dismissal for Unauthorized Absences Is Justified
Explore when unauthorized absences justify dismissal under Philippine labor law, as clarified in San Miguel Corp. v. NLRC (2008).
Dereliction of Duty Consequences for Unapproved Absences in Public Service
Court employee dropped from rolls and fined for prolonged AWOL. Learn the civil service rules on unauthorized absences.
Absenteeism in Public Service: Consequences and Mitigation in Philippine Law
Explore how Philippine law treats absenteeism in public service, the consequences of unauthorized absences, and legal mitigation options.
Suspension for Unauthorized Absences: Accountability in the Judiciary
Supreme Court suspends employee for six months and one day for unauthorized absences, underscoring strict accountability standards in the judiciary.
Balancing Public Service and Personal Hardship: The Case of Ma. Donna Y. Sultan
Court employee's unauthorized absences and inefficiency lead to suspension, but family crisis earns leniency in this administrative case.
Habitual Absenteeism of Court Employees: Accountability and Mitigating Circumstances
The Supreme Court defines habitual absenteeism for court employees and clarifies that personal obligations do not excuse unauthorized absences.
Abandonment vs. AWOL: When Unauthorized Absence Is Not Illegal Dismissal
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when unauthorized absences amount to abandonment of work, and when they only merit suspension instead of dismissal.
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.