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Compulsory Retirement at 60: When Company Policy Violates Security of Tenure
A company policy forcing retirement at 60 can be illegal dismissal. The Supreme Court explains the difference between voluntary and compulsory retirement.
Breach of Trust and Due Process in Employment Termination: Striking a Balance
The Supreme Court clarifies when breach of trust justifies dismissal and when employers still owe procedural due process.
Dismissal of Appeal When Technical Rules Trump Substantial Justice
When do procedural lapses justify dismissing an appeal? This article explains the rule and its limits, using Philippine Supreme Court jurisprudence.
Dismissal for Grave Misconduct: Upholding Ethical Standards in Public Procurement
Supreme Court affirms dismissal of BFP regional director for grave misconduct in anomalous procurement, stressing public officers' duty to follow procurement rules.
Moonlighting and Employee Dismissal: Defining the Boundaries of Trust and Confidence
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when moonlighting justifies dismissal and how loss of trust and confidence must be proven.
Illegal Dismissal: Employer's Burden to Prove Just Cause and the Finality of Judgments
A look at Pasiona v. CA, where the Supreme Court ruled on illegal dismissal, just cause, and the binding effect of counsel's negligence.
Failure to Present Logbook and Follow Due Process Makes Seafarer Dismissal Illegal
Supreme Court rules a seafarer's dismissal was illegal where the employer relied only on fax messages and failed to observe the two-notice rule.
Project Employees' Rights: Illegal Dismissal and Monetary Claims in the Philippines
Project employees enjoy security of tenure too. Employers must prove valid dismissal and payment of wages, 13th month pay, and leave benefits.
Separation Pay After Valid Dismissal: When Philippine Law Allows It
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when separation pay may be granted to a validly dismissed employee for gross neglect of duty.
When Prior Rulings Bar Reopening an Employer-Employee Dispute
The Supreme Court explains how res judicata prevents relitigating the employer-employee relationship in illegal dismissal cases.
Dismissal Based on Theft: Upholding Employee Termination for Unauthorized Disposal of Company Property
Supreme Court rules on valid dismissal for theft of company property and the due process requirements in employee termination cases.
Res Judicata in Philippine Labor Disputes: When Prior Rulings Bar Relitigation
Explaining res judicata in labor cases through Garcia v. PAL, where a final ruling on employer-employee relationship barred a later illegal dismissal claim.
Seafarer’s Illegal Dismissal: Due Process and the Ship’s Logbook in Maritime Cases
The Supreme Court ruled a seafarer’s dismissal illegal for lack of just cause and due process, highlighting the logbook’s evidentiary value.
Illegal Dismissal of Security Guards: When a Verbal "Don't Report" Is Not Enough
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on illegal dismissal of security guards, burden of proof, and the two-notice rule.
Due Diligence and Dismissal: Balancing Court Discretion and Litigant Rights in Pre-Trial Proceedings
Learn how Philippine courts balance judicial discretion with litigant rights in pre-trial proceedings, and what due diligence really means.
Reliever Nurse Deemed Regular Employee: Security of Tenure Prevails
Supreme Court rules a reliever nurse who served over a year is a regular employee, entitled to security of tenure and damages for illegal dismissal.
Regular Employee Status from Intermittent Work: Security of Tenure Under the Labor Code
Intermittent reliever nurse deemed regular employee after one year of service; dismissal without just cause and due process ruled illegal.
Corporate Liability vs Personal Assets: Boundaries in Illegal Dismissal Cases
When can a corporate officer be personally liable for illegal dismissal? The Delima v. Gois ruling clarifies the limits.
Breach of Trust When Confidentiality Justifies Dismissal of a Managerial Employee
When can an employer dismiss a managerial employee for breach of confidentiality? The Supreme Court explains the rule on loss of trust and confidence.
Grave Misconduct and Breach of Public Trust: When a Process Server Is Dismissed
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling shows how a process server's unexplained delay and unauthorized acceptance of travel money led to dismissal for grave misconduct.
Judicial Accountability: Dismissal for Undue Delay and Misconduct in Philippine Courts
Process server dismissed for grave misconduct over delayed summons service and unauthorized travel money. Philippine Supreme Court ruling explained.
Upholding Ethical Conduct: Consequences for Dishonesty in the Legal Profession
A judge's extramarital affair leads to dismissal and suspension from the bar, reinforcing ethical standards.
Sheriff's Misconduct: Upholding Integrity in Court Processes
A sheriff's grave misconduct in executing a writ leads to dismissal, reinforcing that court personnel must uphold judicial integrity.
Insubordination or Illegal Dismissal: Clarifying Lawful Orders in the Workplace
When does refusing a transfer become insubordination? The Supreme Court clarifies the line between lawful management orders and illegal dismissal.