DOLE D.O. 147-15 recognizes “Other Causes” as grounds for employee termination under Rule I-A, viz: “Section 6. Other Causes of Termination. In addition to Section 4, the employer may also terminate an employee based on reasonable and lawful grounds specified under its company policies. An employee found positive for use of dangerous drugs shall be…
Installation of labor-saving devices – refers to “the reduction of the number of workers in any workplace made necessary by the introduction of laborsaving machinery or devices.” (Section 4 [m], Rule I-A, DOLE D.O. 147-15) DOLE D.O. 147-15 provides for the standards to be complied with for a valid separation of employment by the employee:…
1. Concept Abandonment of work has been construed as “a clear and deliberate intent to discontinue one’s employment without any intention of returning back.” (Demex Rattancraft, Inc. v. Leron, G.R. No. 204288, 08 November 2017) Abandonment is the deliberate and unjustified refusal of an employee to resume his employment. It constitutes neglect of duty and…