Tag - Totality of infractions

Totality of Infractions Principle Applies to an Offense that in Itself is Not Punishable with Dismissal

The totality of infractions or the number of violations committed during the period of employment shall be considered in determining the penalty to be imposed upon an erring employee. The offenses committed by him should not be taken singly and separately but in their totality. Fitness for continued employment cannot be compartmentalized into tight little cubicles of aspects of character, conduct, and ability separate and independent of each other. (Pp. 154-155, Guide to Valid Dismissal of Employees, 2nd Edition, [...]

Totality of Infractions Principle in Labor Cases

Cebu People’s Multi-purpose Cooperative (CPMPC) hired Carbonilla, Jr. as a Credit and Collection Manager and, as such, was tasked with the handling of the credit. and collection activities of the cooperative, which included recommending loan approvals, formulating and implementing credit and collection policies, and conducting trainings. Sometime in 2007, CPMPC underwent a reorganization whereby Carbonilla, Jr. was also assigned to perform the duties of Human Resources Department (HRD) Manager, i.e., assisting in the personnel hiring, firing, and handling of labor [...]

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