June 6, 2017

DEATH OF THE SEAFARER OCCURRING AFTER THE END OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT DOES NOT ENTITLE HIM TO DEATH BENEFITS

Death of the seafarer should occur during the effectivity of the employment contract to avail of death benefits. Labor Code 2017 (as re-numbered pursuant to R.A. 10151 and […]
April 28, 2018

DEATH TO BE COMPENSABLE MUST BE WORK-RELATED AND SHOULD OCCUR DURING THE TERM OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Death of the seafarer to be compensable must be work-related and must happen during the term of the employment contract. Alma Covita vs. SSM Maritime Services, […]
September 7, 2018

DEATH BENEFIT CANNOT BE GRANTED FOR FAILURE OF HEIRS OF SEAFARER TO PROVE THAT DEATH WAS RELATED TO HIS WORK

Death benefits to be granted, the heirs of seafarer must prove that the latter’s death was work-related. This is accomplished by establishing that: (a) the cause […]
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