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  1. Unauthorized absence

    Unauthorized absence

    Can an employee be legally dismissed after missing work due to illness? A labor law expert explains workers' rights, due process, illegal dismissal, medical…

  2. Final pay

    Final pay

    The 30-day period is not a rigid deadline imposed solely on employers. It reflects a shared responsibility.

  3. OT entitlement

    OT entitlement

    Learn your rights as an employee in the Philippines regarding unpaid overtime and protection against wrongful termination, with guidance on how to document…

  4. Redundancy

    Redundancy

    Employees issued redundancy notices are entitled to separation pay even if they resign before the effective date, as resignation does not forfeit their legal…

  5. Uncertain fate

    Uncertain fate

    Understanding your rights as a security guard on floating status—know when illegal dismissal claims are valid based on Supreme Court rulings and legal…

  6. Early retirement

    Early retirement

    A restaurant owner seeks advice about a cook requesting early retirement at age 60. Atty. Vlad explains the requirements for optional retirement under the…

  7. Management prerogative versus employee rights

    Management prerogative versus employee rights

    Despite Bartolome’s resignation letter, the Court held that he did not contemplate nor had any intention of resigning from TQAI were it not for the hostile and…

  8. Employment certificate

    Employment certificate

    Learn whether an employer can legally refuse to issue a Certificate of Employment (CoE) after an employee’s immediate resignation. Atty. Mary Antonnette Baudi…