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Computation of Backwages in Labor Case where Reinstatement is not Possible
It is settled that the twin reliefs that should be given to an illegally dismissed employee are full backwages and reinstatement. (Peak Ventures Corp. vs. Heirs of Villareal, 747 Phil. 320-337 (2014) citing St. Luke’s Medical Center, Inc. v. Notario, 648 Phil. 285 (2010).) Backwages restore the lost income of an employee and is computed from the time compensation was withheld up to actual reinstatement. Anent reinstatement, only when it is not viable is separation pay given. The computation of backwages [...]