Social Security System vs. Simacas G.R. No. 217866, June 20, 2022 Sickness; The Labor Code defines sickness as “any illness definitely accepted as an occupational disease […]
Citing Altres vs. Empleo (594 Phil. 246 (2008), the Supreme Court, in the case of Bulanon vs. Mendco Development Corporation (G.R. No. 219637, April 26, 2023), […]
Waivers and quitclaims executed by employees are generally frowned upon for being contrary to public policy. This is based on the recognition that employers and employees […]
As a rule, the posting of bond equivalent to monetary award is mandatory for the perfection of appeal. Appeals involving monetary awards are perfected only upon […]
Republic Act No. 7877, otherwise known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, was the first criminal statute enacted in the Philippines to penalize sexual harassment. […]
This is another solutions-focused seminar by one of the sought-after labor law and litigation practitioners, Atty. Elvin B. Villanueva. This will be held on 28 November […]
In line with the country’s policy providing for the rehabilitation, self-development, self- reliance, and integration into the mainstream society of persons with disabilities as well as […]
In the case of C.P. Reyes Hospital (G.R. No. 228357, April 16, 2024), it is argued that backwages for illegally dismissed probationary employees must be computed […]