Proper Recourse to Assail the Decisions or Orders of the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment

In Augustin International Center, Inc. v. Zacarias,1G.R. No. 242043, January 7, 2019 the Supreme Court reiterated that a petition for certiorari (under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court) should be filed to assail the decisions or orders of the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment. According to the Court, “[s]uch petition for certiorari must be seasonably filed with the Court of Appeals within 60 days from the notice of the order denying one’s motion for reconsideration.”

Side Note:

Distinguish remedy in connection with the Secretary’s exercise of assumption powers vis-à-vis remedy relating to Secretary’s decision as a voluntary arbitrator.

Further Reading:

  • Augustin International Center, Inc. v. Zacarias, G.R. No. 242043, January 7, 2019.