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Regular vs Seasonal Employment: Security of Tenure in Sugarcane Farming
Supreme Court clarifies when seasonal sugarcane workers become regular employees entitled to security of tenure and protection from illegal dismissal.
Airport Security vs Individual Rights: The Fine Line in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies when airport security searches are valid and when they violate constitutional rights in drug possession cases.
Security of Tenure in the CES: Clarifying Eligibility and Reassignment Rights
The Court clarifies when a demotion amounts to constructive dismissal, the limits of CBA benefits for managerial employees, and retirement rights under the Labor Code.
Electoral Rights vs Public Order: Balancing Presence and Security During Canvassing
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on the balance between a candidate's right to be present during canvassing and police security measures.
Security of Tenure Prevails: Land Sales Do Not Override Tenant Rights Under Agrarian Reform
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how land sales cannot override tenant rights and security of tenure under agrarian reform laws.
Maintaining Decorum: Court Employee Fined for Discourtesy at Supreme Court Lobby
A court employee's shouting at a security guard leads to administrative liability. The High Court reminds all judicial personnel that professionalism and courtesy are non-negotiable.
Security of Tenure: Illegal Transfers as Constructive Removal in Philippine Civil Service
The Supreme Court ruled that transferring a permanent government employee without consent and without cause violates security of tenure and amounts to constructive removal.
When Employment Contracts Expire: Protecting Security of Tenure in Philippine Labor Law
The Supreme Court clarifies when contract expiration becomes illegal dismissal, and why employees cannot be forced into early retirement before age 65.
CNA Signing Bonuses: Protecting Social Security Funds From Unauthorized Disbursements
The Supreme Court ruled that the SSS cannot grant CNA signing bonuses to its employees, protecting workers' trust funds from unauthorized disbursements.
Optional Retirement and Illegal Dismissal: The Ondevilla Case on Security of Tenure
The Supreme Court clarifies when an employee's early retirement is voluntary, and the rights of illegally dismissed employees who reach compulsory retirement age.
Integrity in the Judiciary: Dismissal for Misconduct and Neglect of Duty
Security guard dismissed for taking court plywood; security officer suspended for failing to report the theft. A lesson on integrity.
Security of Tenure Prevails: Illegal Demotion and Due Process in Philippine Ports Authority Case
Explaining the Supreme Court ruling that a government employee cannot be demoted without cause and due process, even amid reorganization.
Security of Tenure Prevails: Illegal Demotion and Reinstatement Rights in the Philippine Ports Authority
SC ruling: a permanent appointee cannot be demoted without cause and due process; reinstatement and backpay differentials explained.
Protecting Farmer Beneficiaries Security OF Tenure Prevails Over Unauthorized Land Transfers
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on farmer beneficiaries' security of tenure versus unauthorized land transfers under agrarian reform.
Navigating Appointments Security of Tenure vs Presidential Prerogative in the Comelec
The Supreme Court explains why ad interim appointments to the COMELEC are permanent, not temporary, and how they balance presidential power with constitutional independence.
Security of Tenure Prevails: No Leave Filing Needed When Suspended Pending Criminal Case
A government employee suspended pending a criminal case cannot be dropped from the rolls for not filing leave; security of tenure and due process protect her reinstatement.
Security of Tenure vs Management Prerogatives: Employee Transfers in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employee transfers, security of tenure, and management prerogatives explained in plain language.
Security of Tenure and Due Process in Philippine Civil Service: Adiong v. Court of Appeals
Explaining the Supreme Court ruling that permanent civil service employees cannot be dismissed without just cause and due process.
Regular Employment vs Cooperative Membership: Protecting Workers' Rights
Can a cooperative member be a regular employee? The Supreme Court says yes—membership does not erase labor rights or security of tenure.
Probable Cause and Judicial Discretion in Anti-Graft Cases: Odin Security Agency v. Sandiganbayan
The Supreme Court explains when courts may dismiss criminal cases for lack of probable cause and the limits of certiorari review in graft cases.
Res Judicata and Security of Tenure: When a Land Registration Judgment Cannot Oust a Tenant
A land registration victory does not automatically allow ejectment of an occupant claiming tenant rights. The Supreme Court explains the limits.
Presidential Power VS Security OF Tenure Deactivation OF Eiib AND Reorganization Authority
PAGCOR v. Rilloraza: When Is an Employee Dismissal for Misconduct Valid?
Supreme Court explains when workplace misconduct justifies dismissal and when it is only simple neglect of duty, with security of tenure protected.
Project Employee vs Regular Employee: Security of Tenure in Philippine Law
Understand the difference between project and regular employment in the Philippines, and what security of tenure means for workers.