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Dec 6, 2022 labor law piercing the corporate veil corporate liability illegal dismissal supreme court

Piercing the Corporate Veil in Labor Cases: The Toledo Construction Ruling

When courts ignore corporate structures to enforce labor judgments, protecting workers from fraudulent asset transfers and evasion.

Jan 25, 2011 labor law voluntary arbitration labor arbiter constructive dismissal jurisdiction nlrc

Voluntary Arbitration vs. Labor Arbiter: Philippine Labor Dispute Jurisdiction

When does voluntary arbitration prevail over Labor Arbiter jurisdiction? The Supreme Court clarifies in University of the Immaculate Conception v. NLRC.

Jan 11, 2011 labor law piercing corporate veil unfair labor practice parent company liability illegal dismissal nlrc

Piercing the Corporate Veil: When Parent Companies Face Liability for Labor Violations

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when parent companies can be held liable for subsidiaries' labor violations, explained for employees and businesses.

Dec 18, 2006 labor law welga ng bayan illegal strike termination labor code

Welga ng Bayan and Illegal Work Stoppage: What Philippine Employees Should Know

Joining a welga ng bayan without notice can be an illegal work stoppage. Learn the rules from the Biflex case.

Apr 11, 2006 labor law no-spouse policy constructive dismissal management prerogative supreme court

No-Spouse Policies in the Philippines: What the Star Paper Ruling Means

Philippine employers cannot enforce no-spouse rules without clear business necessity. The Star Paper ruling explains why.

Nov 15, 1999 labor law illegal strike union liability nlrc supreme court

Who Pays for an Illegal Strike? National Union Liability Under Philippine Law

When a local union stages an illegal strike, can the national union be held liable for damages? The Supreme Court clarifies agency and responsibility.

Aug 4, 1999 labor law innocent bystander rule labor injunction corporate restructuring picketing msf tire

MSF Tire v. CA: When a Company Cannot Claim "Innocent Bystander" Status in Labor Disputes

The Supreme Court clarifies when a company with ties to a business in a labor dispute cannot claim "innocent bystander" status to obtain an injunction against picketing.

Jun 28, 1999 labor law unionization supervisory employees managerial employees certification election labor code

Managerial vs. Supervisory Employees: Unionization Rights Under Philippine Labor Law

Learn how Philippine law distinguishes managerial from supervisory employees and why misclassification can block unionization rights.

Nov 19, 1998 labor law security of tenure private school teachers illegal dismissal namawu supreme court

Security of Tenure for Private School Teachers: The NAMAWU v. San Ildefonso College Ruling

When do private school teachers gain permanent status, and what does illegal dismissal mean? The Supreme Court's ruling in NAMAWU v. San Ildefonso College provides clear answers.

Aug 19, 1998 illegal dismissal unwritten company policy management prerogative labor law due process bangloy case

Unwritten Company Policy and Illegal Dismissal: The Bangloy Case

Can an employee be fired under an unwritten policy? The Bangloy case shows why written, communicated rules are vital in Philippine labor law.

Oct 17, 1996 labor law check-off union dues collective bargaining agreement employer liability

Check-Off Provisions in Philippine Labor Law: Employer Liability for Uncollected Union Dues

When an employer fails to deduct union dues under a CBA check-off, is it liable for the uncollected amount? The Supreme Court clarifies.