The union members in this case claimed that their employer interfered with their union activities. Did the Supreme Court believe their claim?
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?
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.
The seafarer filed a complaint praying for permanent total disability benefits 141 days from his medical repatriation. Will the complaint prosper?
What effect does a sale of agricultural land have on a landowner’s retention right?
Learn why the Supreme Court rejected the employer’s contention that supervening events prevented it from reinstating its employee.
Although employers have the inherent right to discipline their employees, the penalties imposed must be commensurate to the infractions committed. Dismissal of employees for minor and negligible offenses may be considered as illegal dismissal.
In appeals of illegal dismissal cases, employers are strictly mandated to file an appeal bond to perfect their appeals. Substantial compliance, however, may merit liberality in its application.
The employer’s redundancy program was found to be valid and the employer was not found to have committed unfair labor practice. Learn why the employer was still held liable for separation pay and backwages for the dismissed employees.
Was the agreement between the parties in this case allowed under Presidential Decree No. 27?