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Illegal Dismissal vs Constructive Dismissal: Union Formation and Employee Rights
Understand illegal dismissal versus constructive dismissal through Mark Roche International v. NLRC, a landmark Philippine labor case on union formation.
Due Process in Employee Dismissal: Why Fair Procedure Matters in Philippine Labor Law
Learn from Gonzales v. NLRC why both procedural and substantial due process are essential for a valid employee dismissal in the Philippines.
Illegal Dismissal and Early Retirement: Protecting Employees from Unjust Termination
The Supreme Court clarifies when a demotion becomes illegal dismissal and the rules on optional retirement under Philippine labor law.
Separation of Church and State: Supreme Court Upholds Labor Rights of Religious Workers
The Supreme Court rules that a pastor's dismissal is a secular employment matter, not an ecclesiastical affair, affirming labor protections.
Illegal Dismissal Back Wages: Balancing Employee Rights and Employer Discipline in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on back wages for illegally dismissed employees, balancing security of tenure with employer discipline.
Unsubstantiated Accusations in Employee Dismissal: Philippine Labor Law and Due Process
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on regular employment, seasonal work, and the burden of proof in illegal dismissal cases.
Is Your Promotion a Demotion? Understanding Constructive Dismissal in the Philippines
When does a promotion become a constructive dismissal? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on involuntary resignation and demotion.
Individual Proof IS KEY IN Illegal Dismissal Cases Understanding Employee Status IN Philippine Labor LAW
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on regular vs. seasonal employment and why individual proof is required in illegal dismissal claims.
Illegal Dismissal in the Philippines: Why Employers Bear the Burden of Proof
In illegal dismissal cases, Philippine law places the burden of proof on the employer. Learn the rules from Austria v. NLRC.
Project Employee vs Regular Employee: Fixed-Term Contracts and Illegal Dismissal in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when project employees become regular, and why fixed-term contracts do not permit illegal dismissal.
Loss of Confidence as a Valid Ground for Dismissal: What Employers Must Prove
The Supreme Court explains when loss of confidence justifies employee dismissal and why employers cannot rely on mere suspicion.
When Negligence Isnt Gross Understanding Illegal Dismissal IN THE Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when employee negligence is not "gross" enough to justify dismissal under the Labor Code.
Floating Status and Constructive Dismissal: Security Guards' Rights in the Philippines
Security guards placed on floating status for over six months may claim constructive dismissal. Learn the rules from a Supreme Court case.
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.
Honesty in Public Service: Why Truthfulness in Your Personal Data Sheet Matters
A professor's dismissal for writing "MBA" instead of "MBA units" in his Personal Data Sheet shows why accuracy in public documents is non-negotiable.
Voluntary Resignation vs Constructive Dismissal: Protecting Employee Rights in the Philippines
Understand the difference between voluntary resignation and constructive dismissal in Philippine labor law, as explained in Admiral Realty v. NLRC.
When Can an Employee Be Dismissed for Loss of Confidence: Philippine Jurisprudence
Understand when loss of confidence justifies dismissal under Philippine labor law, as clarified by the Supreme Court in Coca Cola Bottlers v. NLRC.
Docket Fees and Court Jurisdiction in the Philippines: Payment Rules to Avoid Case Dismissal
Learn how Philippine courts treat docket fees, jurisdiction, and the risk of dismissal when damages are not specified in complaints.
When Supervening Events Trump Dismissal: Due Process and Equity in Philippine Administrative Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how supervening events and equity can overturn an administrative dismissal despite valid due process.
Redundancy and Retrenchment: Balancing Business Viability and Employee Rights in the Philippines
Philippine law allows redundancy and retrenchment as valid grounds for dismissal, but employers must meet strict legal requirements. This article explains the rules.
Retrenchment and Redundancy in the Philippines: Employer Rights and Employee Protections
Philippine law allows retrenchment and redundancy as valid grounds for dismissal. This article explains the rules employers must follow and the protections workers retain.
Missed Deadlines Dismissed Appeals Why Timely Filing Is Non-Negotiable in Philippine Courts
The Supreme Court affirms dismissal of an appeal for a late brief, underscoring that procedural deadlines bind both counsel and clients.
Certiorari vs Appeal: When Courts Can Review Dismissal Orders in Administrative Cases
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when certiorari, not appeal, is the proper remedy for challenging dismissal orders in administrative disputes.
Unfounded Misconduct Claims: Protecting Public Servants From False Accusations
Learn how Philippine jurisprudence protects employees from baseless misconduct allegations and requires employers to prove just cause for dismissal.