Backwages shall be pegged at the wage rate at the time of the employee’s dismissal, unqualified by any deductions and increases. United Coconut Chemicals, Inc. vs. […]
Disputable presumption implies “that the non-inclusion in the list of compensable diseases/illnesses does not translate to an absolute exclusion from disability benefits.” Similarly, “the disputable presumption […]
Deliberate and willful act on seafarer’s own life directly attributable to him resulting in his death is not compensable. Marlow Navigation Philippines, Inc./Marlow Navigation Co., Ltd. […]
Constructive dismissal results if the floating status of the security guard extends beyond six (6) months. Thus, the security guard must be assigned to a specific […]
Minimum wage in NCR has reportedly increased by P21 per day. The Associated Labor Unions-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALU-TUCP) claimed that the Regional Tripartite Wages […]
Theft as ground for employee dismissal must be supported by substantial evidence. Where in a case a money was missing and no direct evidence shows who […]
Hypertensive cardiovascular diseases are jurisprudentially held permanent total disability granting compensation to seafarers, who suffered therefrom and were under the treatment of or issued fit-to-work certifications […]