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Labor Relations

Labor relations are the interactions between employers and employees or their representatives and the procedure by which labor standards are negotiated, adjusted, and enforced. What are the goals and policies of labor

Jurisdiction of Labor Arbiters and NLRC

In case there are issues between employers and employees, who has the power to hear and decide (jurisdiction) such issues? It is the Labor Arbiter under the NLRC.  What is a labor

Labor Union in the Philippines

A labor union is any organization in the private sector that exists for collective bargaining, other legitimate purposes or dealing with employers concerning the terms and conditions of employment. (Art. 219(g), Labor

a boss using his position to ask illicit favors from a woman employee in exchange of favors in the workplace

Sexual Harassment Law in the Philippines

Being sexually taken advantage of, especially if one needs income or education, is a traumatic and painful experience that one will experience. In your effort to survive in this harsh world, note

Probable Cause

Probable cause is the existence of facts and circumstances that engenders a well-founded belief that a crime is more likely than not committed, that the respondent is probably guilty and should be

Portuguez vs. GSIS (2007)

Doctrines Facts The petitioner, Ricardo Portuguez, alleged that he was discriminated against by the GSIS Family Bank in terms of payment of salary and grant of benefits and allowances. He claimed that

CIR vs. St. Lukes Digest

“The Charitable Shall Still Pay Tax” Facts St. Lukes is a charitable, non-stock, non-profit hospital but it receives paying patients. BIR assessed St. Lukes arguing it is liable under Sec.27(b) as “proprietary

Andaya vs. People Digest

Facts The case involves a criminal complaint against Noe S. Andaya, who was the president and general manager of the Armed Forces and Police Savings and Loan Association, Inc. (AFPSLAI). Andaya sought

Marcos II vs. CA Digest

Facts After the former President Marcos died, a Special Tax Audit Team conducted investigations of the tax obligaitons of the late president. They found out that the Marcoses failed to file a