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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December 12, 2022
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at December 12, 2022
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 […]
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October 10, 2022
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at October 10, 2022
It is a well-established rule that the party who alleges the existence of a fact or thing necessary to establish a claim has the burden of […]
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October 7, 2022
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at October 7, 2022
If an employer loses a labor case and there is a judgment award involving the monetary claims of the employee, the employer has to post a […]
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September 28, 2022
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at September 28, 2022
The totality of infractions or the number of violations committed during the period of employment shall be considered in determining the penalty to be imposed upon […]
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September 19, 2022
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at September 19, 2022
Cornworld Breeding Systems Corporation vs. Hon. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 204075, August 17, 2022 In constructive dismissal cases, the employer is, concededly, charged with the […]
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September 5, 2022
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at September 5, 2022
In the course of the treatment, the seafarer shall also report regularly to the company-designated physician specifically on the dates as prescribed by the company-designated physician […]
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September 4, 2022
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at September 4, 2022
No-spouse employment policy is illegal where it fails to meet the two elements required for its validity. A bona fide occupational qualification requires the concurrence of […]
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July 10, 2022
Published by Atty Elvin B. Villanueva at July 10, 2022
As a rule, the Court of Appeals (CA) or the appellate court for that matter does not allow presentation of evidence. In Maralit vs. Philippine National […]
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