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Bacani v. Fiber Textile Manufacturing Corp. (2025)
See: Original Decision Bacani et al. v. Fiber Textile Manufacturing Corp. et al., En Banc, G.R. No. 271518, September 30, 2025, Per Lazaro-Javier, J.: 1. Background • FMC, a corporation duly organized and existing under Philippine laws, is engaged in textile manufacturing. Its factory is located at Meycauayan, Bulacan while its administrative office and warehouse…
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Aragones v. Alltech Biotechnology Corporation (2025)
Aragones v. Alltech Biotechnology Corporation, G.R. No. 251736, April 2, 2025, Per Caguioa, J.: ⦁ On April 1, 2016, petitioner Paolo Landayan Aragones (Aragones) was offered the position Swine Technical Manager – Pacific (STMP) by respondent Alltech Biotechnology Corporation (Alltech). On April 18, 2016, Aragones signed the Offer Letter8 dated April 1, 2016. The Offer…
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Lacson vs. RCCL Crew Management Inc. (2025)
Case Title: Lacson vs. RCCL Crew Management Inc., Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., And Gerardo Antonio BorromeoCitation: G.R. No. 270817Date: January 27, 2025Author: Hernando, J. Parties: Facts: Ruling: The Supreme Court partly granted the petition, finding that Lacson is entitled to permanent and total disability benefits. The Court of Appeals’ decision was reversed and set aside….
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Maitim vs. Teknika Skills and Trade Services (2025)
Case Title: Maitim vs. Teknika Skills and Trade Services, Inc./Cesar E. Pabellano and Arabian Gulf Company for Maintenance and ContractingCitation: G.R. No. 240734Date: January 15, 2025Author: Gaerlan, J. Parties: Facts: Ruling: The Court found merit in the petition filed by Maitim, Amban, and Mahinay and ruled in their favor. Discussions: Disposition: “Respondents Teknika Skills and…
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Anti-Sexual Harassment Workplace Policy
Preliminary R.A. 7877 or the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 and R.A. 1113 or the Safe Spaces Act serves as the legal bases for a mandatory workplace policy against sexual harassment in the workplace. 1. Formulation of an anti-sexual harassment policy and program a. Mandatory for the private sector 1) R.A. 7877 R.A. 7877 mandates…
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Proof of Service
1. Concept Proof of service – refers to evidence presented before a labor court to show or establish that proper service of a required notice or document has been served to a person. 2. Service Service – refers to the act of delivering a notice or document to a person. Delivery – refers to the…
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Guide to DOLE Visit, Inspection, or Investigation
1. Concept DOLE labor standards inspection – refers to the exercise of the DOLE Secretary’s visitorial and enforcement powers in relation to administering and enforcing labor standards in establishments, either through a Technical and Advisory Visit, a Labor Inspection, or an Occupational Safety and Health Investigation. a. Legal basis 1) Legislation ART. 128. Visitorial and…
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Echo 2000 Commercial Corporation v. Obrero Filipino-Echo 2000 Chapter-CLO (2016)
Echo 2000 Commercial Corporation v. Obrero Filipino-Echo 2000 Chapter-CLO, G.R. No. 214092, January 11, 2016, Reyes, J.: 1. Background • Echo is a provider of warehousing management and delivery services. • King 8 Commercial Corporation (King 8), Echo’s predecessor, initially employed Cortes on September 17, 2002, and Somido, on October 12, 2004. Echo thereafter absorbed…
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Abbott Laboratories v. Alcaraz (2013)
Abbott Laboratories v. Alcaraz, En Banc, G.R. No. 192571, July 23, 2013, Perlas-Bernabe., J.: 1. Background • On June 27, 2004, [petitioners-employers] Abbott Laboratories, Philippines (Abbott) caused the publication in a major broadsheet newspaper of its need for a Medical and Regulatory Affairs Manager (Regulatory Affairs Manager) who would: (a) be responsible for drug safety…
