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therefore they must find means to support their familys living. The seasonal stoppage of
work does not, therefore, negate the reasonable expectation of the laborers to be
subsequently allowed to resume work unless there be justifiable reasons for acting
otherwise. In view thereof, the Court hereby sets aside the resolution of the CIR and
directs the latter to reinstate the 101 seasonal workers to their former positions in the
Azucarera. Motion for reconsideration is denied, and case is remanded to the CIR for the
determination of backwages, if any.
G.R. No. L-30592
liable for unfair labor practices, is equally erroneous. It is settled that tenure of employment is
not considered as the test of employment. All that is required is hiring. For it not the continuity
of employment that renders the employer responsible, but whether the work of the laborer is
part of the regular business or occupation of the employer. In the case at bar, the employeremployee relationship is merely suspended during the time the vessels are dry docked or
undergoing repairs or being loaded with the necessary provisions for the next fishing trip. All
these activities form part of the regular operation of the company's fishing business. Hence, the
individual petitioners are employees of the company and the fact that on the date of the
individuals petitioners dismissal, they were not on board any of the company's fishing vessels
does not exonerate respondents from the charge of unjust dismissal. In view of the foregoing
thereof, the decision of the CIR is set aside and the respondent company is ordered to pay the
individual petitioners their entitled backwages.
corporations with original charter, hence, by clear implication, the Civil Service does not
include government-owned or controlled corporations which are organized as subsidiaries of
government-owned or controlled corporations under the general corporation law.
operation thereof, holding herself solidary liable for the payment of rentals. In view thereof, it
could be concluded that the relationship that existed between TWS and Sevilla was that of a
principal-agent relationship. Wherefore, for its unwarranted revocation of the contract of agency,
TWS should pay Seivilla for damages; and Canilao as a joint tortfeasor, is also liable in a solidary
capacity, in indemnifying the petitioner.