Learn the requirements for validly placing an employee on floating status.
Author: Paulino Ungos III
Seafarer’s Obligation to Comply with His Medical Treatment
What effect would a refusal on the part of the seafarer to comply with his medical treatment have on his claim for disability benefits?
Managerial Employees’ Entitlement to Optional Retirement Benefits under a Collective Bargaining Agreement
May the managerial employees in this case be entitled to optional retirement benefits under a collective bargaining agreement?
Extent of Disability vs. Determination of Fitness for Sea Duty
The Supreme Court clarified the 120/240 day rule with regard to the extent of the disability of the seafarer as against the company-designated physician’s duty to issue a final medical assessment.
The Party Who Secures the Opinion of a Third Doctor
In case the doctor appointed by the seafarer disagrees with the assessment of the company-designated physician, who has the duty to secure the opinion of a third doctor?
Filing a Strike Notice to Conceal the Illegality of the Strike
The union members in this case claimed that their employer interfered with their union activities. Did the Supreme Court believe their claim?
But He Only Performed “Non-Core” Functions
In supporting its assertion of legitimate contracting, the principal alleged that the complainant only performed non-core functions of its business. Was this assertion upheld by the Supreme Court?
Economic Terms of the CBA and GOCC Employees
The GSIS Family Bank refused to grant a claim of its employees for Christmas bonus. Was the refusal valid?
Seafarer’s Noncompliance with the Third Doctor Referral Procedure
The seafarer filed his complaint for permanent total disability benefits after the company-designated physician declared the him fit to work. Will his complaint prosper?
Rules on Seafarer Claims for Permanent Total Disability Benefits
The company-designated physician failed to issue a medical assessment within the prescribed periods. He was also unable to provide a justification for the extension of the treatment.
