Flooded every time it rains? Know your lease rights
Can you legally end your lease because of recurring flooding? Learn what tenants should check, document and discuss with their landlord before breaking a lease.
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termination
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on termination.
Employee conduct
Can an employer legally terminate an employee for negligence and poor performance? Labor lawyer Mary Antonnette Baudi explains the just causes for dismissal…
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Graceful exit
A labor law advisory discusses whether an employee who resigned after preventive suspension and pending investigation can claim constructive dismissal, citing…
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Valid termination
An employee’s illegal dismissal claim may fail if there is no evidence of actual termination, as the burden of proof lies with the employee and no notice to…
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Undue termination
Clarification on employee termination rights under the Labor Code of the Philippines, emphasizing just cause, due process, and the twin notice rule as affirmed…
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Underperformance
A labor law guidance column explains employers’ rights and responsibilities in dismissing a probationary employee—highlighting due process, the two-notice…
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LTFRB fires driver after viral counter-flowing video
The LTFRB terminated a driver caught driving against traffic in a viral video, emphasizing strict adherence to road safety and discipline among agency…
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Kontrata ng Solar Philippines, pinag-aaralan kanselahin
Pinag-aaralan ng DOE ang posibleng pagkansela ng kontrata ng Solar Philippines habang hindi pa nababayaran ang P24 bilyong multa.
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Intramuros Administration fires security agency over minor’s assault
The Intramuros Administration moves to terminate JSL Security Agency after two guards were arrested for allegedly assaulting a minor, with Mayor Isko Moreno…
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Doll moment
A Chinese engineer was fired for excessive toilet breaks due to a medical condition, prompting a lawsuit that led to partial compensation, while another viral…
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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…
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ABS-CBN races to resolve claims after TV5 ends content deal
The media company said that the amounts and manner by which the claims were made ‘remain disputed,’ but it has sought more time and is ‘doing everything we can…
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Unjust termination
Learn your rights as an employee facing unexpected dismissal in the Philippines. Discover what constitutes lawful termination, how to contest unjust firing,…
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Not entitled to suspend payment after termination of lease
The Supreme Court clarified in G.R. 189609 (January 29, 2018) that lessees cannot suspend rent payments after a lease has expired, even if utilities are…
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Invalid SPA
A legal advice column explaining why a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) is extinguished upon the principal’s death, clarifying that an agent can no longer…
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Thievery
Employers can legally terminate employees for theft under the Labor Code, even without explicit company policies, provided proper procedures—such as written…
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Separation pay validity
Probationary employees with less than six months of service may not be entitled to separation pay under Philippine labor law if terminated due to redundancy,…
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