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June 12, 2017
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at June 12, 2017
Death of the seafarer occurring after the expiration of contract must be proved to be connected to his work to be compensable. Re-numbered Labor Code (2017) […]
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June 15, 2017
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at June 15, 2017
Conflicting assessment is a possibility in a disability claim of the seafarer. However, the company designated physician’s certification stating the seafarer is fit to work prevails […]
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June 16, 2017
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at June 16, 2017
Withholding of final wages and benefits of separated employees is prohibited as a general rule. The exception applies where the employees refuse to return the company […]
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June 19, 2017
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at June 19, 2017
Provisional bond is posted upon filing of the motion to reduce bond. This is not yet the appellate bond mentioned in the Labor Code and the NLRC […]
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June 21, 2017
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at June 21, 2017
Retirement should be pleaded in the complaint. If not, it cannot be included in the execution of Decision that already became final and executory. The Supreme […]
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June 22, 2017
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at June 22, 2017
Regular employees are those whose status falls within the definition of regular employment under Article 280 [now Article 295] of the Labor Code, as amended. Buy […]
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June 22, 2017
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at June 22, 2017
Fixed-term employment is not a form of employment found under the Labor Code. Its basis is found under the Civil Code and has been duly recognized […]
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June 26, 2017
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at June 26, 2017
Res judicata requires identity of parties as one of the elements of the doctrine. However, absolute identity is not required. Substantial identity of parties is sufficient. […]
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June 27, 2017
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at June 27, 2017
Permanent disability may arise due to illness or injury suffered by a seafarer under certain conditions. The company physician may declare the seafarer permanently disabled within 120 […]
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