Installation of labor-saving devices
Installation of labor-saving devices – refers to “the reduction of the number of workers in any workplace made necessary by
Just Cause Procedure
The procedure just cause requires observance of these 3 steps: 1) 1st Written Notice (a.k.a. Notice to Explain); 2) Ample
Confidentiality or NDA
Summary ▪ A confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in an employment contract is valid. ▪ The NDA should cover confidential
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4-day workweek: How to implement
With the rising prices of gas and the still ongoing pandemic, there is clamor from many sectors for the adoption

Consequences of illegal dismissal
Consequences of illegal dismissal 1. Concept The following are the possible consequences for illegal dismissal: 1) Full Backwages 2) Reinstatement

No extension of probationary employment
Is it okay to extend probationary employment even if there is a limit under the Labor Code? Let’s discuss.

Due Process 101
1. Concept Due process is essentially the opportunity to be heard. The very essence of due process is reflected in

Critical workdays after holidays
.. Summary ▪ Non-payment of holiday pay for being absent on a declared critical workday is contrary to labor law.

No at-will employment
At-will employment is neither recognized nor permitted under Philippine Labor Law. What is at-will employment? At-Will employment is when an
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Labor Standards

Cases: Special leave for women under R.A. 9710
These are the related Labor Law Cases or Jurisprudence. 1. Suppletory application of policies on maternity leave HRET v. Panga-Vega

Overtime Pay
Summary ▪ Overtime pay is an additional pay of 25% of the hourly rate for work done in excess of

13th Month Pay
Summary ▪ P.D. 851 is the legal basis for 13th month pay. ▪ The 13th month pay is given to
Due Process

Cases: Fraud
1. Conviction of a crime In Concepcion v. Minex Import Corporation, the rule was reiterated that conviction was not required

Extra-marital affair as termination ground?
Employers sometimes learn of extra-marital affairs or marriage infidelity of their employees. Is this a termination ground? Let’s discuss.

Cases: Serious Misconduct
Summary 1. Sexual Harassment 2. Violation of Company Policy 3. Drunken behavior 4. Drug use in the workplace 5. Theft
Pre- and Post- Employment

Regular Employment Contract

Email as employment contract: Is it valid under PH Labor Law

Labor cases – rules, procedures, practices in 2022

Asking for old pay slip during a job interview

Non-Compete Clause

Radiobroadcaster challenges quitclaim after receiving payment
Labor Relations

Duty to bargain

Certification election

Procedure in collective bargaining

CBA terms

Bargaining unit

Labor organizations
Private Security

Contractor or Subcontractor
Summary ▪ A contractor or a subcontractor is registered with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) as legitimate job

Contractor’s employees
Summary ▪ The employees of a contractor or a subcontractor may be deployed personnel or administrative personnel. ▪ The contractor’s

Statutory benefits (Private Security)
1. Coverage of benefits Security guards and other private security personnel are entitled to not less than the following benefits

Job Contracting and Subcontracting
Summary ▪ Job contracting is an arrangement whereby a principal outsources a job, work, or service to the contractor who
DO-174 Contracting

DO-174 Semi-Annual Reports
Summary DO-174 contractors are required to submit twice a year a report to DOLE. Applicable laws, regulations DOLE Department Order

Control in Contracting
Summary ▪ Controlling an employee is one of the rights and powers of the employer. ▪ As the employer., the

Principal in Contracting
Summary ▪ Principal is the one who farms out or outsources a job or work in a contracting and subcontracting

Contractor’s employees
Summary ▪ The employees of a contractor or a subcontractor may be deployed personnel or administrative personnel. ▪ The contractor’s
Overseas Employment

Cases: Sea-based workers, seafarers, mariners, ocean-going OFWs
1. POEA – Standard Employment Contract a. Mandatory 3-day medical examination with company-designated physician Malicdem v. Asia Bulk Transport Phils.,

Ban on direct-hiring for overseas employment 101
Summary ⦁ Employers, whether local or overseas, are prohibited from hiring Filipino workers for overseas employment. ⦁ There are exceptions.

Cases: OFWs dismissed from work
1. OFWS covered by security of tenure and due process a. Due process requirement 1) Sameer Overseas Placement Agency, Inc.
Management Prerogative

Policy on donating leave credits
Is it valid if an employer comes out with a policy allowing employees to donate the cash equivalent of their

Management Prerogative
1. Summary ▪ Management prerogative is the inherent right of the employer to regulate all aspects of employment. ▪ There

Digest: Inocente v. St. Vincent Foundation for Children and Aging, Inc. (2016)
Inocente v. St. Vincent Foundation for Children and Aging, Inc.G.R. No. 202621, 22 June 2016 [The employer] St. Vincent Foundation
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Cases: Gross and Habitual Neglect

Separation Pay

Casual Employment Contract

Bureau of Labor Relations

Burden of proof

January 2022 – Google Analytics for Labor Law PH

Explainer: Illegal dismissal

Substantial evidence rule

Security of Tenure

Waiver of holiday pay – Video

Job Contracting and Subcontracting

Authorized Causes

Ban on direct-hiring for overseas employment 101

Fraud

Retraction letter

Radiobroadcaster challenges quitclaim after receiving payment

Seafarers question quitclaims after receiving payment

Disease

Lay-off and recall of employees

Certificate of employment

Non-Compete Clause

Right to security of tenure (Private Security)

College dean loses benefits and privileges after transfer

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