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1. What is a pre-employment requirement? A pre-employment requirement is one that is required to be done as part of the requirements prior to employment. It may be in the form of documentary submission, a medical examination, or an assessment or evaluation of an individual’s knowledge, skills, and competence. 2. Pre-employment requirement as a management…

Labor cases – rules, procedures, practices in 2022
The 2020 pandemic resulted in the modification of the rules, procedures, and practices for Labor Cases before the Single Entry Approach (SEnA) and the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC). Mostly, the process shifts in favor of using technology, particularly the use of videoconference and other electronic means that will not require face-to-face interaction. Single Entry…

Employee Claims if Employer has Closed
Several employers were unable to survive the ongoing pandemic resulting in their permanent closure. Unfortunately, several employees who still have claims remain unpaid. Let’s discuss. … Already a subscriber? Log in below. Not yet a member? Subscribe. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password

Counting 30-day Render for Resignation
How do you count the 30 days for purposes of resignation? Let’s discuss. … Already a subscriber? Log in below. Not yet a member? Subscribe. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password

Government -owned or -controlled corporations
GOCCs without original charters are covered by the Labor Code, not the Civil Service Law. 1. Concept “Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporation (GOCC)” – refers to any agency organized as a stock or nonstock corporation, vested with functions relating to public needs whether governmental or proprietary in nature, and owned by the Government of the Republic…

Moral damages
Summary ▪ Moral damages may be awarded in certain cases. ▪ Bad faith must be clearly proven. 1. Concept Moral damages are awarded in illegal termination cases when the employer acted: 1) In bad faith or fraud; 2) In a manner oppressive to labor; or, 3) In a manner contrary to morals, good customs, or…