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16 Sep

Resignation and Illegal Dismissal

While the rules on resignation is settled, especially under Article 300 of the Labor Code, as amended, in actual situations, resignation is a confused subject matter especially if attended with claim of illegal dismissal. So, what is the legal perspective on this matter? It is good to revisit the 2020 case of Italkarat 18, Inc. vs. Gerasmio, G.R. No. 221411, September 28, 2020. The Supreme Court (SC) held that the fact of dismissal must first be proven, especially considering the existence [...]

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15 Sep

Affidavit as Evidence in Labor Cases

Affidavit may be admissible in evidence even in labor cases. Case in point is the holding of the Supreme Court in the case of JR Hauling Services vs. Solamo, (G.R. No. 214294, September 30, 2020) The employer in such case holds the employees liable for the shortages in the delivery of broilers, sale of live chickens and other relate irregularities in the farm. The employer, on this point, bring to fore sworn statements or affidavits of several individuals to corroborate the fact [...]

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12 Sep

Good Faith of the Employer is Required in Redundancy Program

Under Article 298 (formerly 283) of the Labor Code, redundancy is recognized as an authorized cause for dismissal, viz.: Article 298 [283]. Closure of Establishment and Reduction of Personnel. – The employer may also terminate the employment of any employee due to the installation of labor-saving devices, redundancy, retrenchment to prevent losses or the closing or cessation of operation of the establishment or undertaking unless the closing is for the purpose of circumventing the provisions of this Title, by serving [...]

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11 Sep

Employer may Resort to Redundancy since it has no legal obligation to keep more employees than are necessary

Redundancy exists when the service capability of the workforce is in excess of what is reasonably needed to meet the demands of the business enterprise. A position is redundant where it had become superfluous. Superfluity of a position or positions may be the outcome of a number of factors such as over-hiring of workers, decrease in volume of business, or dropping a particular product line or service activity previously manufactured or undertaken by the enterprise. A valid redundancy program must comply [...]

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08 Sep

Redundancy Scheme is Ineffective if there is no Power to Terminate Services

Redundancy is one of the grounds to terminate services under authorized cause in Article 298 of the Labor Code, as amended. Termination letter is usually signed by the individual holding the authority to execute the act. However, in the case of Alfredo American Power Conversion Corporation, et al. vs. Lim, G.R. No. 214291, January 11, 2018, the Supreme Court held, in part, that the termination is ineffective where there is no authority to effect redundancy. In this case, the employee, Lim [...]

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05 Sep

Compensability of Illness under the Employee Compensation Law

The Labor Code defines sickness as “any illness definitely accepted as an occupational disease listed by the Commission, or any illness caused by employment subject to proof that the risk of contracting the same is increased by working conditions.” To be compensable, the Implementing Rules of Presidential Decree No. 626 states that the sickness and the resulting death “must be the result of an occupational disease listed under Annex ‘A’ of these Rules[.]” If the illness is a non-occupational disease, [...]

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04 Sep

No-Spouse Employment Policy that is Discriminatory is Illegal

One Network Bank, Inc. hired Catherine as an Accounting Specialist.On May 1, 2006, it implemented what it called an “Exogamy Policy,” which stated: Effective May 1, 2006, when two employees working for One Network Bank are subsequently married through Church or Civil Court rites, one must terminate employment immediately after marriage. This policy shall not affect co-employees of the bank who are already married to each other as of the end of April 2006. On October 31, 2009, Catherine married her co-worker, [...]

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01 Sep

Holiday Pay Sample Computation for 2022 National Heroes Day Using New NCR Minimum of P570

Holiday pay should be paid accordingly, particularly the regular holiday. Proclamation No. 1236 issued on 29 October 2021, declared, among others, National Heroes Day as a regular holiday to be observed in the country falling on 29 August 2021 (Last Monday of August). See PDF Copy of Proclamation No. 1236 (Original File not mine). Hence, on 25 August 2021 the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued Labor Advisory 16, Series of 2022 on the computation of pay during this regular holiday. Thus, [...]

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30 Aug

Retrenchment of Employees and Criteria Employed

Retrenchment is the termination of employment effected by management during periods of business recession, industrial depression, seasonal fluctuations, lack of work or considerable reduction in the volume of the employer’s business. Resorted to by an employer to avoid or minimize business losses. It is a reduction in manpower, a measure utilized by an employer to minimize business losses incurred in the operation of its business. (Philippine Carpet Employees Association [PHILCEA] vs. Hon. Sto. Tomas, G.R. No. 168719, February 22, 2006) Retrenchment [...]

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25 Aug

Rules on Pay During Weather Disturbances 2022

On 23 August 2022, the Malacanang issued an order suspending work in the government offices and school activities for from 23 August 2022 to 24 August 2022. This was due to the inclement weather. Accordingly, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued a Labor Advisory providing the rules of pay during weather disturbances. Notably, employees shall not be held administratively liable for not reporting for work in the event if imminent danger resulting from weather disturbances. Below is the PDF copy [...]

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