1. Concept Gross and habitual neglect of duty go together. Gross neglect refers to “the absence of that diligence that an ordinary prudent man would use in his/her own affairs.” (Section 4 (j), Rule I-A, DOLE D.O. No. 2015-147) On the other hand, habitual neglect refers to “repeated failure to perform one’s duties over a…
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] •…
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…