September 9, 2017

DISPUTABLE PRESUMPTION IMPLIES THAT NON-INCLUSION IN THE POEA LIST OF COMPENSABLE ILLNESSES DOES NOT TRANSLATE TO AN ABSOLUTE EXCLUSION FROM DISABILITY BENEFITS HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT ALSO GRANT AUTOMATIC COMPENSATION

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 […]
September 13, 2018

PERMANENT AND TOTAL DISABILITY EXISTS WHEN THE COMPANY-DESIGNATED FAILS TO MAKE DEFINITE AND COMPLETE MEDICAL ASSESSMENT WITHIN 120 DAYS FROM SEAFARER’S REPATRIATION

Permanent and total disability benefits should be awarded if the company-designated physician fails to issue an assessment within 120-days from the date of seafarer’s repatriation. Thus, […]
June 17, 2019

DISPUTABLE PRESUMPTION OF PAYROLLS BEING ENTRIES IN THE COURSE OF BUSINESS IS OVERCOME BY IRREGULARITIES FOUND THEREIN

Disputable presumption that may be overthrown by clear and convincing evidence to the contrary. Thus, the SC held in the following case Ramiro Lim & Sons […]
May 23, 2020

LABOR-ONLY CONTRACTING IS PRESUMED FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER IN THE PROPER REGIONAL OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOLE)

Labor-only contracting is prohibited. Contractors are required to register with the appropriate regional office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Failure to register gives […]
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