November 25, 2024
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at November 25, 2024
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 […]
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November 23, 2024
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at November 23, 2024
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 […]
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November 8, 2024
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at November 8, 2024
In a Supreme Court Decision dated April 16, 2024 it ruled that C.P. Reyes Hospital’s termination of probationary employee Geraldine M. Barbosa (Barbosa) was illegal. Barbosa […]
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November 7, 2024
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at November 7, 2024
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 […]
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January 21, 2024
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at January 21, 2024
This beginning of the year, many members of the bar who are also commissioned to perform notarial practice have yet to renew their respective commission. To […]
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December 27, 2023
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at December 27, 2023
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. […]
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December 18, 2023
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at December 18, 2023
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 […]
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December 15, 2023
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at December 15, 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 […]
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October 3, 2023
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at October 3, 2023
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), […]
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December 15, 2022
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at December 15, 2022
It is axiomatic that in illegal dismissal cases, the employer bears the burden of proving that the termination was for a valid or authorized cause. However, […]
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