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Mar
Trainee Period is Computed as Part of Probationary Service
An employee was first hired as a trainee by the hotel in August 2008. His training lasted for three (3) months. As a room boy, his performance was certainly under observation. The Court held that his probationary employment actually started in August 2008, at the same time he started working as a trainee. Therefore, when he was re-hired as room boy after his training period sometime in November 2008 he attained regular employment status. (Oyster Plaza Hotel, et al. Vs. Errol O. Melivo, [...]