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Rivera v. Solidbank Corporation (2006)
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Abbott Laboratories v. Alcaraz (2013)
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Cases: Gross and Habitual Neglect
1. Absenteeism and tardiness The employee’s absenteeism and tardiness has serious adverse effects on the business of the employer. Accordingly, when such amounts to gross and habitual neglect of duty, absenteeism and tardiness may be a ground for dismissal under just cause. MANSION PRINTING CENTER v. BITARA, G.R. No. 168120, 25 January 2012 [Background] •…
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Split Work Shifts
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