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.

Showing 13 of 3 articles for voluntary arbitration

Reinstatement Orders of Voluntary Arbitrators Are Immediately Executory—Even Pending Appeal

The Supreme Court confirms that reinstatement orders by Voluntary Arbitrators are immediately executory, even pending appeal, protecting workers' security of tenure.

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.

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.