Effect of Acquittal from Criminal Case on Labor Case
The company dismissed the employee for theft. The latter filed and illegal dismissal case. However, the company filed a criminal case against the employee. The worker was acquitted in the criminal case. Should the dismissal of employee be also be considered as without basis thus, illegal? The Supreme Court held that the filing of the complaint by the public prosecutor is sufficient ground for a dismissal of an employee for loss of trust and confidence. Related: Loss of Trust and Confidence The evidence [...]
