FATHER SATURNINO URIOS UNIVERSITY

College of Law
LABOR LAW II b. Casual
Second Semester S.Y. 2019-2020 CASE:
● Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Board of Directors and Reynaldo P.
COURSE OUTLINE Martin v. Marie Jean C. Lapid, G.R. No. 191940. April 12, 2011
Instructor: Atty. Dendo G. Udarbe
c. Project
CASE:
I. RIGHT TO SECURITY OF TENURE (Articles 293-295 [279-281] of the Labor Code)
● Exodus International Construction Corporation, et al. v. Guillermo Biscocho, et
Reference: The Labor Code with Comments and Cases, Volume II, C.A. AZUCENA al., G.R. No. 166109, February 23, 2011
● D.M. Consunji, Inc. and/or David M. Consunji vs. Estelito, G.R. No. 192514, April
A. CONCEPT; CONSTITUTIONAL & STATUTORY BASIS (Art.293) 18, 2012.

B. CLASSIFICATION & KINDS OF EMPLOYMENT (Articles 294 & 295)

C. CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT UNDER THE LABOR CODE

d. Seasonal
1. AS TO NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT CASE:
● Universal Robina Sugar Milling Corporation and Cabati v. Acibo et. al., G.R. NO.
a. Regular 186439, JANUARY 15, 2014
i. Permanent
ii. Probationary e. Fixed Term
CASES:
● Cals Poultry Supply Corp. vs. Yap, G.R. No. 150660, July 30, 2002 2. AS TO RANK
● Alcira vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 149859, June 9, 2004 a. Managerial
● Mitsubishi Motors Phils. Corp. vs. Chrysler Phils. Labor Union, G.R. b. Supervisory
No. 148738, June 29, 2004 c. Rank and File
● Robinsons Galleria/Robinsons Supermarket Corp. and/or Jess
Manuel vs. Irene R. Ranchez, G.R. No. 177937, January 19, 2011. D. OTHER CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT
1. Construction Industries (Department Order No. 19, Series of 1993)
● St. Paul College Quezon City, et al. vs. Remigio Michael A. Ancheta II 2. TV and Radio Broadcasting Industries
and Cynthia A. Ancheta, G.R. No. 169905. September 7, 2011 CASES:
● Tamson’s Enterprises, Inc., et al. vs. Court of Appeals and Rosemarie ● Sonza v. ABS-CBN, G.R. No. 138051, 431 SCRA 583, 06.10.04
L. Sy, G.R. No. 192881. November 16, 2011 Farley Fulache et.al., v. ABS-CBN, G.R. No. 183810, 610 SCRA 567, 01.27.2010
● Manila Electric Company vs. Jan Carlo Gala, G.R. No. 191288. March 3. Hospitals
7, 2012 CASES:
● Armando Ailing vs. Jose B. Feliciano, Manuel F. San Mateo III, et ● UERMMMC-RDU v. The Hon.Undersecretary of Labor, Bienvenido Laguesma, et.al. G.R.
al., G.R. No. 185829. April 25, 2012. Nos. 125425-26, 11.24.93
● Calamba Medical Center, Inc. v. NLRC, et.al., G.R. No. 176484, 11.25.08
● Armando Ailing vs. Jose B. Feliciano, Manuel F. San Mateo III, et ● Ramos vs. CA, G.R. No. 124354. April 11, 2002
al., G.R. No. 185829. April 25, 2012.
● Professional Services, Inc. v. CA, G.R. No. 126297, February 02, 2010
● Mylene Carvajal vs. Luzon Development Bank and/or Oscar Z.
Ramirez. G.R. No. 186169, August 1, 2012.
4. Private Education Institutions (SEE: Manual of Regulations for Private Schools)
● Atlanta Industries, Inc. and/or Robert Chan vs. Aprilito R. Sebolino,
et al., G.R. No. 187320, January 26, 2011. E. EXCEPTIONS TO REGULAR EMPLOYMENT; SCOPE OF SECURITY OF TENURE
● Gregorio V. Tongko vs. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.),
Inc. and Renato A. Vergel de Dios, G.R. No. 167622, January 25, 2011
II. MANAGEMENT PREROGATIVE

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A. CONCEPT CASES:
CASES: ● Aurelio v. NLRC, 221 SCRA 432
● Bisig Manggagawa sa Tryco, et. al., vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 151309, 15 October 2008 ● Golden Thread Knitting v. NLRC, 304 SCRA 568
● Manila Jockey Club Employees Labor Union-PTGWO v. Manila Jockey Club, Inc., G.R. No. 167760, 07 ● Pantranco North Express, Inc. v. NLRC 314 SCRA 740
March 2007 ● Pantoja v. SCA Hygiene Products Corp., G.R. No. 163554, 04.23.10
● Capitol Medical Center v. Meris, G.R. No. 155098, 470 SCRA 125, 15 September 2005 ● Jonathan V. Morales vs. Harbour Centre Port Terminal, Inc., G.R. No. 174208, January 25, 2011
B. ELEMENTS FOR A VALID EXERCISE
CASE:
● San Miguel Corporation et.al., v. Layoc, et.al., G.R. No. 149640, Oct 19, 2007 7. Employment policies & Stipulations e.g. restrictive covenant clauses, non-competing clause & competitive
employment ban, no spouse employment policy
C. LIMITATIONS CASES:
CASE: ● Star Paper v. Simbol, G.R. No. 164774, 487 SCRA 228, 04.12.2006
● Philippine Airlines, Inc. v. NLRC, 225 SCRA 301 ● Duncan Assn. of Detailamn –PGTWO v. Glaxo Wellcome Phils., G.R. No. 162994, 438 SCRA 343,
09.17.2004
D. SCOPE ● Armando Yrasuegui v. PAL, Inc., G.R. No. 168081, 10.17.2008
1. Hiring ● Avon Cosmetics v. Leticia Luna, G.R. No. 153647, 12.20.2006
CASE: ● St. Luke’s Medical Center Employees Union – AFW v. NLRC, G.R. No. 162053, 517 SCRA 677,
● Wiltshire File Co. v. NLRC, G.R. No. 82249, 193 SCRA 665 03.07.2007

2. Promotion 8. Early retirement program, Voluntary resignation program, Job evaluation program
CASE: CASES:
● Almodiel v. NLRC, 223 SCRA 341 ● Leonardo v. NLRC, 333 SCRA 589
● Rodolfo Luna vs. Allado Construction Company, Inc. and/or Ramon Allado, G.R. No.
3. Demotion / Suspension 175251, May 30, 2011.
CASE:
● Primo E. Caong, Jr., et al. vs. Avelino Regualos, G.R. No. 179428, January 26, 2011.
● Ernesto Ymbong vs. ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, Veranda Sy& Dante Luzon, G.R. No.
184885. March 7, 2012.

4. Transfer 9. Bonuses, Change of working hours, “prior approval” leave policy

CASES: CASES:
● PT&T vs.. Laplana, 199 SCRA 485 ● Producers Bank of the Philippines v. NLRC, 355 SCRA 489
● Blue Diary Corp. v. NLRC, 314 SCRA 401 ● Lepanto Ceramics, Inc. v. Lepanto Ceramics Employees Association, G.R. No. 180866, 02 March
● Pharmacia & UPJOHN, Inc. v. Albayda, Jr., G.R. No. 172724, August 23, 2010 2010
● Zafra et al. v. CA et al., 389 SCRA 200 ● Interphil laboratories Employees Union-FFW v. Interphil Laboratories, Inc., 373 SCRA 658
● PT&T v. CA et al., G.R. No. 152057, 09.29.2003 ● Malayan Employees Association – FFW v. Malayan Insurance Co., Inc., G.R. No. 181357, 02
● Philippine Industrial Security Agency Corp. v. Dapitan, 320 SCRA 124 February 2010
● Consolidated Food Corp. v. NLRC, 315 SCRA 129
● Josephine Ruiz vs. Wendel Osaka Realty Corp., et al. G.R. No. 189082, July 11, 2012.
III. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
A. EMPLOYERS RIGHT TO DISCIPLINE; CONCEPT
5. Dismissal CASE:
CASES: ● Negros Slashers, Inc., Rodolfo C. Alvarez and Vicente Tan vs. Alvin L. Teng, G.R. No. 187122, February
● Farrol v. CA, 325 SCRA 311 22, 2012.
● MANILA WATER COMPANY v. CARLITO DEL ROSARIO, G.R. No. 188747, January 29, 2014
● Salvador O. Mojar, et al. vs. Agro Commercial Security Service Agency, et al. G.R. No.
187188, June 27, 2012 B. DEFINITIONS
● Philbag Industrial Manufacturing Corp. vs. Philbag Workers Union-Lakas at CASE:
GabayngManggagawangNagkakaisa. G.R. No. 182486, June 20, 2012 ● Romeo Villaruel vs. Yeo Han Guan, doing business under the name and style Yuhans Enterprises, G.R.
No. 169191, June 1, 2011
6. Reorganization & Abolition of positions

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 1. Actual Dismissal ● Lores Realty Enterprises, Inc., Lorenzo Y. Sumulong III v. Virginia E. Pacia, G.R. No.
2. Constructive Dismissal 171189, March 9, 2011

CASES:
● Realda v. New Age Graphics, Inc. et. al. G.R. No. 192190, April 25, 2012.

● The University of the Immaculate Conception, et al. vs. NLRC, et al., G.R. No. 181146, January
● Kakampi and its members, et al. v. Kingspoint Express and Logistic and/or Mary Ann Co, G.R.
No. 194813, April 25, 2012.
26, 2011.
● Nationwide Security and Allied Services, Inc. v. Ronald P. Valderama, G.R. No. 186614, February
23, 2011 William Endeliseo Barroga vs. Data Center College of the Philippines, et al., G.R. No. 3. GROSS AND HABITUAL NEGLECT OF DUTIES; Concept; Elements
174158. June 27, 2011 CASES:
● Garcia v. NLRC, G.R. No. 119527, July 3, 1996
● Nippon Housing Phil. Inc., et al. vs. Maiah Angela Leynes, G.R. No. 177816, August 3, 2011.
● Francis Bello, represented herein by his daughter and attorney-in-fact, Geraldine Bello-Ona vs.
● Challenge Socks v. CA, G.R. No. 165268, November 8, 2005
Bonifacio Security Services, Inc. and Samuel Tomas, G.R. No. 188086, August 3, 2011. ● Hospital Management Services – Medical Center Manila vs. Hospital Management Services, Inc.
– Medical Center Manila Employees Association-AFW., G.R. No. 176287, January 31, 2011.
● United Laboratories, Inc. vs.Jaime Domingo Substituted by his spouse Carmencita Punzalan
Domingo, et al., G.R. No. 186209, September 21, 2011 ● Nissan Motors Phils., Inc. vs. Victorino Angelo, G.R. No. 164181. September 14, 2011
● Jonathan V. Morales vs. Harbour Centre Port Terminal, Inc., G.R. No. 174208, January 25, 2012. ● Philippine National Bank vs. Dan Padao, G.R. Nos. 180849 and 187143. November 16, 2011.
C. GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT ● Mansion Printing Center and Clement Cheng vs. DiosdadoBitara, Jr., G.R. No. 168120, January
1. Substantive 25, 2012
a. Just Causes (Art. 296 [Art. 282])
b. Authorized Causes (Art. 297 [Art. 283]) 4. FRAUD; Concept; Elements
CASE:
SEE ALSO: Similarities and Distinctions between Just Causes and Authorized Causes ● San Miguel Corporation v. NLRC, G.R. No. 82467 June 29, 1989
2. Procedural 5. WILLFUL BREACH OF TRUST & LOSS OF CONFIDENCE; CONCEPT; ELEMENTS
a. Prior notice and hearing CASES:
b. 30-day prior notice
CASE: ● National Sugar Refineries Corp. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 122277 February 24, 1998
● Robinsons Galleria/Robinsons Supermarket Corp. and/or Jess Manuel vs. Irene R. ● Falguera vs. Linsangan, G.R. No. 114848 December 14, 1995
Ranchez, G.R. No. 177937, January 19, 2011. ● James Ben L. Jerusalem v. Keppel Monte Bank, et al., G.R. No. 169564. April 6, 2011
● Elmer Lopez vs. Keppel Bank Philippines, Inc. et al., G.R. No. 176800. September 5, 2011
D. TERMINATION BY EMPLOYER; Just causes for termination; (Art. 296 [Art. 282])
1. SERIOUS MISCONDUCT; Concept; Elements ● Pamela Florentina P. Jumuad vs. Hi-Flyer Food, Inc. and/or Jesus R. Montemayor, G.R. No.
CASES: 187887. September 7, 2011
● Austria vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 124382, August 16, 1999 ● Joeb M. Aliviado, et al. vs. Procter and Gamble Phils., Inc., et al., G.R. No. 160506, June 6, 2011
● PLDT vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 80609 August 23, 1988 ● Grand Asian Shipping Lines Inc., Francisco and How Vs. Galvez et. al. G.R. No. 178184, January
● NLRC vs. Salgarino, G.R. No. 164376, July 31, 2006 29, 2014
● Llamas vs. Ocean Gateway, G.R. No. 179293, August 14, 2009 ● Lolita S. Concepcion vs. Minex Import Corporation/Minerama Corporation, et al., G.R. No.
153569, January 24, 2012
● Joeb M. Aliviado, et al. vs. Procter and Gamble Phils., Inc., et al., G.R. No. 160506, June 6, 2011.
● Blue Sky Trading Company, Inc. et al. vs. Arlene P. Blas and Joseph D. Silvano, G.R. No. 190559.
● NormanYabut vs. Manila Electric Company and Manuel M. Lopez, G.R. No. 190436, January 16, March 7, 2012
2012
● Manila Electric Company (Meralco) vs. Ma. Luisa Beltran, G.R. No. 173774, January 30, 2012.
2. WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCE ; Concept; Elements ● Dolores T. Esguerra vs. Valle Verde Country Club, Inc. and Ernesto Villaluna. G.R. No.
CASES: 173012, June 13, 2012.
● Gold City Integrated Port Services, Inc. v. NLRC, G.R. No. 86000, September 21, 1990 ● Manila Electric Company (Meralco) vs. Herminigildo H. Dejan. G.R. No. 194106, June 18, 2012
● Permex, Inc. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 125031, January 24, 2000 ● Romeo E. Paulino vs. NLRC, Philippine Long Distance Co., Inc. G.R. No. 176184, June 13, 2012
● Aparente vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 117652, April 27, 2000
● Nuez vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 107574 December 28, 1994
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 ● Vicente Villanueva, Jr. vs.. The National Labor Relations Commission, Third Division, Manila
2. Principle of Discretionary Justice
Electric Company, Manuel Lopez, Chairman and CEO, and Francisco Collantes, Manager. G.R. No.
176893, June 13, 2012.
F. CLOSURE OF ESTABLISHMENT AND REDUCTION OF PERSONNEL; Authorized causes for termination (Art. 297
[Art.283]); 30-day Prior Notice Rule; Procedure
6. COMMISSION OF A CRIME OR OFFENSE AGAINST THE PERSON OF HIS EMPLOYER, IMMEDIATE
MEMBER OF THE FAMILY OR HIS DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
a. INSTALLATION OF LABOR SAVING DEVICES; Concept; Purpose
CASES:
7. ANALOGOUS CASES
● Philippine Sheet Metal Worker’s Union v. CIR, 83 Phil. 453
a. Sexual Harrasment
● Agustillo v. CA, G.R. No. 142875, September 7, 2001
CASES:
● Libres v. NLRC, G.R. No. 123737. May 28, 1999 ● Magnolia Dairy Products Corporation vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 114952, January 29, 1996
● Villarama v. NLRC, G.R. No. 106341 September 2, 1994
● Veloso v. Caminade, July 8, 2004 b. REDUNDANCY; Concept
● Aquino v. Acosta, April 2, 2002
CASES:
● Paisto v. Mamento, October 1, 2003
● Wiltshire File Co., v. NLRC, G.R. No. 82249 February 7, 1991
● Coats Manila Bay vs. Ortega, G.R. No. 172628, February 13, 2009
b. Abandonment; Requisites ● Asufrin vs. San Miguel Corporation, G.R. No. 156658. March 10, 2004
CASES: ● Caltex vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 159641, October 15, 2007
● Agabon v. NLRC, November 17, 2004 ● De Ocampo vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 101539 September 4, 1992
● E.G. & I. Construction Corporation and Edsel Galeos v. Ananias P. Sato, et al., G.R. No. ● Serrano vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 117040. January 27, 2000
182070, February 16, 2011
● Harpoon Marine Services, Inc., et al. v. Fernan H. Francisco, GR No. 167751, March 2, 2011.
● Nelson A. Culili v. Eastern Telecommunications Philippines, Inc., et al. G.R. No. 165381,
February 9, 2011
● Alert Security and Investigation Agency, Inc., et al. vs. Saidali Pasawilan, et al., G.R. No.
182397. September 14, 2011 c. RETRENCHMENT; Criteria in selecting employees to be dismissed; Basic requirements of a valid
● Polyfoam-RGC International, Corporation and Precilla A. Gramaje vs. Edgardo retrenchment; Standards which justify retrenchment
Concepcion. G.R. No. 172349, June 13, 2012. CASES:
● Alabang Country Club vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 157611, August 9, 2005
c. Conflict of Interest
CASES: ● Lopez Sugar Corporation vs. Federation of Free Workers, G.R. Nos. 75700-01, August 30, 1990
● GT Printers v. NLRC, G.R. No. 100749 April 24, 1992 ● Edge Apparel Inc. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 121314, February 12, 1998
● Duncan Assn. of Detailamn –PGTWO v. Glaxo Wellcome Phils., G.R. No. 162994, 438 SCRA
343, 09.17.2004 ● Sebuguero vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 115394 September 27, 1995
● Plastimer Industrial Corporation and Teo Kee Bin v. Natalia C. Gopo, et al., G.R. No. 183390,
d. Attitude Problem February 16, 2011

e. Poor performance or gross inefficiency ● International Management Services/Marilyn C. Pascual vs. Roel P. Logarta, G.R. No. 163657,
CASE: April 18, 2012
● Eastern Overseas Employment Center v. Cecilia, G.R. NO. 143023, Novermber 29, 2005 ● International Management Services/Marilyn C. Pascual vs. Roel P. Logarta, G.R. No. 163657,
● Graphics, Inc.. Realda v. New Age Graphics, Inc. et. al. G.R. No. 192190, April 25, 2012. April 18, 2012
● Waterfront Cebu City Hotel vs. Ma. Melanie P. Jimenez, et al. G.R. No. 174214, June 13, 2012.

f. Drug Use ● Legend Hotel [Manila], owned by Titatium Corporation, et al. vs. Hernani S. Realuyo, also
CASE: known as Joey Roa. G.R. No. 153511, July 18, 2012.
● Roquero v. PAL, G.R. No. 152329, April 22, 2003 ● Digital telecommunications phil., inc. Vs. Digitel employees union, gr no. 184903, oct. 10, 2012

SEE: RA 9165, Art. III (d); Random drug testing requirements SEE: DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN REDUNDANCY AND RETRENCHMENT

E. PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS (Just Causes)

1. TWIN NOTICE AND HEARING RULE; Three (3) Requisites d. CLOSURE OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
SEE: Art. 277 LC read in conjunction with its IRR CASES:

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 ● JAT General Services vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 148340, January 26, 2004 ➢ Strained Relations
CASES:
● La Union Cement Workers’ Union vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 174621, January 30, 2009
● Robinsons Galleria/Robinsons Supermarket Corp. and/or Jess Manuel vs.
● Maya Farms Employees Organization vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 10625, December 28, 1994 Irene R. Ranchez, G.R. No. 177937, January 19, 2011.
● Mac Adams Union vs. Mac Adams, G.R. No. 141615, October 24, 2003 ● Bernadeth Londonio and Joan Corcoro vs. Bio Research, Inc. and Wilson Y.
Ang, G.R. No. 191459, January 17, 2011.
G. PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS (Authorized Causes) ● Apo Chemical Manufacturing and Michael Cheng vs. Ronaldo A. Bides. G.R.
a. 30-day prior notice rule No. 186002. September 19, 2012.
b. Criteria in Selection of Employee to be Dismissed
c. Separation Pay
c. No just or authorized cause; With due process
H. EFFECTS OF DISMISSAL
a. With just or authorized cause; Compliance with due process d. With just or authorized cause; No due process
CASES: CASES:
● Juliet G. Apacible vs. Multimed Industries, et al., G.R. No. 178903, May 30, 2011 ● Wenphil Corp. v. NLRC, G.R. No. 80587, 8 February 1989, 170 SCRA 69.
● Serrano v. NLRC, G.R. No. 117040, 27 January 2000, 323 SCRA 445
● NormanYabut vs. Manila Electric Company and Manuel M. Lopez, G.R. No. 190436, January 16,
● Agabon v. NLRC, G.R. No. 158693, November 17, 2004
2011.
● Romeo A. Galang vs. Citiland Shaw Tower, Inc. and VirgilioBaldemor, G.R. No. 173291, February ● Jaka Food Processing vs. Pacot, 2005, G.R. No. 151378. March 28, 2005
8, 2012. ● Nelson A. Culili v. Eastern Telecommunications Philippines, Inc., et al. G.R. No. 165381,
● Armando Ailing vs. Jose B. Feliciano, Manuel F. San Mateo III, et al., G.R. No. 185829. April 25, February 9, 2011
2012. ● Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Board of Directors and Reynaldo P. Martin v. Marie Jean
● Armando Ailing vs. Jose B. Feliciano, Manuel F. San Mateo III, et al., G.R. No. 185829. April 25, C. Lapid, G.R. No. 191940. April 12, 2011
2012. ● Lolita S. Concepcion vs. Minex Import Corporation/Minerama Corporation, et al., G.R. No.
● Kakampi and its members, et al. v. Kingspoint Express and Logistic and/or Mary Ann Co, G.R. 153569, January 24, 2012.
No. 194813, April 25, 2012. ● Skippers United Pacific, Inc. and Skippers Maritime Services, Inc. Ltd. vs. Nathaniel Doza, et
● Cosmos Bottling Corp. vs. Wilson Fermin/Wilson Fermin vs. Cosmos Bottling Corp. and Cecilia al., G.R. No. 175558. February 8, 2012
Bautista. G.R. No. 193676 & G.R. No. 194303. June 20, 2012. ● Sebastian F. Oasay, Jr. vs. Palacio del Gobernador Condominium Corporation and Omar T.
● Alex Q. Naranjo, et al. vs. Biomedica Health Care, Inc., et al. G.R. No. 193789. September 19, Cruz, G.R. No. 194306, February 6, 2012.
2012. ● Lynvil Fishing Enterprises, Inc. vs. Andres G. Ariola, et al., G.R. No. 181974, February 1, 2012.

b. No just or authorized cause; No due process

● Norkis Distribution, Inc., et al. vs. Delfin S. Descallar, G.R. No. 185255. March 14, 2012
i. Reinstatement ● Armando Ailing vs. Jose B. Feliciano, Manuel F. San Mateo III, et al., G.R. No. 185829. April 25,
CASES: 2012.
● 3rd Alert Security and Detective Services, Inc. vs. RomualdoNavia. G.R. No. ● Prudential Guarantee and Assurance Employee Labor Union and Sandy T. Vallota vs. NLRC,
200653, June 13, 2012. Prudential Guarantee and Assurance Inc., and/or Jocelyn Retizos. G.R. No. 185335, June 13,
● The New Philippine Skylanders, Inc. and/or Jennifer M. Enñ ano-Bote vs. Francisco N. 2012
Dakila. G.R. No. 199547. September 24, 2012
● Norkis trading corporation vs. Joaquin buena vista, et.al, g.r. No. 182018, october 10, I. CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL; DEFINITION; EFFECT
2012 CASES:
● Leonardo v. NLRC, June 16, 2000, G.R. 125303
ii. Entitlement to full back wages; definition of back wages; ● Julie’s Bakeshop and/or Edgar Reyes vs. Henry Arnaiz, et al., G.R. No. 173882, February 15, 2012.
CASE:
● Equitable PCI Bank v. Sadac, G.R. No. 164772, June 8, 2006 ● Ma. Melissa A. Galang vs. Julia Malasuqui, G.R. No. 174173. March 7, 2012
● Timoteo H. Sarona vs. National Labor Relations Commission, Royale Security Agency, ● Misamis Oriental II Electric Service Cooperative (MORESCO II) vs. Virgilio M. Cagalawan. G.R. No.
et al., G.R. No. 185280, January 18, 2012. 175170. September 5, 2012.

iii. When reinstatement not possible; reasons J. DISMISSAL BASED ON FALSE OR NON-EXISTENT CAUSE; EFFECT

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 CASE:
● Standard Electric Manufacturing Co. v. Standard Electric Employees Union G.R. No. 166111, August
25, 2005 VI. OTHER CAUSES OF SEVERANCE OF EMPLOYMENT RELATION
A. RESIGNATION (Termination by employee) (Art. 299 [Art.285]); Payment of separation pay; Exceptions
K. PREVENTIVE SUSPENSION CASE:
SEE: DOLE Department Order No. 9, Series of 1997 ● Skippers United Pacific, Inc. and Skippers Maritime Services, Inc. Ltd. vs. Nathaniel Doza, et al., G.R.
CASES:
No. 175558. February 8, 2012
● Soriano v. NLRC, 155 SCRA 124
● Manila Pavilion Hotel, etc. vs. Henry Delada, G.R. No. 189947, January 25, 2012.
B. RETIREMENT (Art. 301 [Art. 287], as amended by RA 7641)
L. DAMAGES; FACTORS IN TEMPERING DAMAGES CASE:
● Bibiano C. Elegir vs. Philippine Airlines, Inc. G.R. No. 181995, July 16, 2012.
IV. SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
A. BASIS AND MAXIMUM PERIOD ALLOWED (Art. 300 [Art. 286])
B. EFFECT ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS VII. PRESCRIPTION OF CLAIMS
C. FULFILLMENT OF MILITARY OR CIVIC DUTY; EFFECT A. CLAIM FOR ILLEGAL DISMISSAL (Art. 1146, New Civil Code)
D. ANALOGOUS SITUATION: “TEMPORARY LAY-OFF” as a valid exercise of management prerogative B. MONEY CLAIMS (Art. 291, LC)
E. DISTINGUISHED FROM STOPPAGE OR SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS (Art. 128[c], LC)
F. TEMPORARY OR PERIODIC SHUTDOWN & TEMPORARY CESSATION OF WORK (Section 7, Rule IV, CASES:
Implementing Rules and Regulations)
● INC. SHIPMANAGEMENT, INC., CAPTAIN SIGFREDO E. MONTERROYO AND/OR INTERORIENT
NAVIGATION LIMITED v. ALEXANDER L. MORADAS, G.R. No. 178564, January 15, 2014
V. DISEASE AS A GROUND FOR TERMINATION ● ALPHA SHIP MANAGEMENT CORPORATION/JUNEL M CHAN and/or CHUO-KAIUN COMPANY,
LIMITED v. ELEOSIS V. CALO, G.R. No. 192034, January 13, 2014
A. REQUIREMENTS (Art. 298 [Art. 284]); SEE ALSO: Implementing Rules and Regulations
CASES: C. CLAIM FOR ILLEGAL DISMISSAL WITH MONEY CLAIMS
● Sy vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 142293 February 27, 2003 D. UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE
CASE:
● Alexander B. Gatus vs. Social Security System, G.R. No. 174725, January 26, 2011.
● Social Security System vs. Efren Capada, et al., G.R. No. 168501, Jan 31, 2011.
● Romeo Villaruel vs. Yeo Han Guan, doing business under the name and style Yuhans Enterprises, G.R.
No. 169191, June 1, 2011

B. UNDER SPECIAL LAWS X. JURISDICTION OF THE LABOR ARBITER

a. Philippine Aids Prevention and Control Act of 1998 or RA 8504 a. Original and exclusive of the Labor Arbiter (Art. 217)
b. DRUG-FREE Workplace Guidelines; DO No. 53-03, Series of 2003 b. Scope of Jurisdiction of Labor Arbiter
c. SARS; SEE: DO No. 47-03 c. Concurrent jurisdiction of other agencies
d. “Disability” under the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons (RA 7277) SEE: Art. 129; Arts. 261-262; Art. 263(g); RA 7691
d. Labor dispute Art. 212(I) and Civil dispute distinguished
CASES: e. Labor dispute and intra-corporate dispute distinguished; SEE: RA 8799
CASES:
● Wilfredo Y. Antiquina v. Magsaysay Maritime Corporation and/or Master bulk Pte., Ltd., G.R.
No. 168922. April 13, 2011 ● The University of the Immaculate Conception, et al. vs. NLRC, et al., G.R. No. 181146, January 26,
2011.
● Coastal Safeway Marine Services vs. Esguerra, G.R. No. 185352, August 10, 2011.
● Renato Real vs. Sangu Philippines, Inc. et al., G.R. No. 168757. Jan 19, 2011.
● Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, et al. vs. Oberto S. Lobusta, G.R. No. 177578, January 25,
2012 ● Paquito V. Ando v. Andresito Y. Campo, et al., G.R. No. 184007, Feb 16, 2011
● Philasia Shipping Agency Corporation, et al. vs. Andres G. Toma cruz. G.R. No. 181180, August
15, 2012. XI. 2011 REVISED RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE NLRC
a. Complaint; Cause of action; Real parties in interest;
● Jessie V. David, represented by his wife, Ma. Theresa S. David, and children, Katherine and Kristina CASES:
David vs. OSG Ship management
● Francis Bello, represented herein by his daughter and attorney-in-fact, Geraldine Bello-Ona vs.
● Manila, Inc. and/or Michaelmar Shipping Services. G.R. No. 197205. September 26, 2012. Bonifacio Security Services, Inc. and Samuel Tomas, G.R. No. 188086, August 3, 2011.
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b. Amendment of complaint p. Special Civil Action (Rule 65, 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure);Petition for Review;(Rule 43 & Rule 45, 1997 Rules
c. Venue and Jurisdiction (Art. 129 & Art. 217);SEE ALSO: Money claims of OFW of Civil Procedure); Reglementary periods
CASE: CASES:
● Claudio S. Yap vs. Thenamaris Ship’s Management and Intermare Maritime Agencies, Inc., G.R. No. ● Wilfredo Y. Antiquina v. Magsaysay Maritime Corporation and/or Masterbulk Pte., Ltd., G.R. No.
179532, May 30, 2011 168922. April 13, 2011

d. Service of summons; to natural & juridical persons;

● Atok Big Wedge Company, Inc. vs. Jesus P. Gison, G.R. No. 169510, August 8, 2011.
e. Raffle & assignment of cases
q. Supreme Court Procedure (Rule 45, Civil Procedure)
f. Appearances of lawyers & non-lawyers
CASES:
g. Grounds to dismiss complaint; Prescription of money claims (Art. 291);
h. Prohibited pleadings & motions ● Atlanta Industries, Inc. and/or Robert Chan vs. Aprilito R. Sebolino, et al., G.R. No. 187320, January
i. Conciliation& Mediation conference 26, 2011.
j. Compromise before Regional Director (Art. 227) & Labor Arbiter (Art.2028, New Civil Code) ● Prince Transport, Inc. and Mr. Renato Claros vs. Diosdado Garcia, et al., G.R. No. 167291, January 12,
k. Submission of position papers; Contents of position paper 2011.
l. Quantum of evidence & burden of proof; Technical rules of procedure (Art.221)
CASES: ● The Heritage Hotel Manila, acting through its owner, Grand Plaza Hotel, Corp. vs. National Union of
Workers in the Hotel, Restaurant and Allied Industries-Heritage Hotel Manila Supervisors Chapter
● E.G. & I. Construction Corporation and Edsel Galeos v. Ananias P. Sato, et al., G.R. No. 182070, February
(NUWHRAIN-HHMSC), G.R. No. 178296, January 12, 2011.
16, 2011
● Exodus International Construction Corporation, et al. v. Guillermo Biscocho, et al., G.R. No. 166109,
● Nelson A. Culili v. Eastern Telecommunications Philippines, Inc., et al. G.R. No. 165381, February 9,
2011
February 23, 2011
● William Endeliseo Barroga vs. Data Center College of the Philippines, et al., G.R. No. 174158. June 27,
2011
m. Appeal Procedure (Art.223);Appeal fee & Posting of bond; Frivolous or Dilatory Appeals;
● Hypte R. Aujero vs. Philippine Communications Satellite Corporation, G.R. No. 193484, January 18,
SEE ALSO: NLRC En Banc Res. No. 08-07, series of 2007 effective June 24, 2007 New Schedule of Legal Fees 2012
CASES:
XII. RIGHT TO SELF-ORGANIZATION
● Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation vs. Cayetano PACANa III, et al, G.R. No. 171673, May 30, 2011.
a. Scope & Nature of Employee’s right; Constitutional & Statutory basis (Arts. 243 & 244 & DO No. 40-03, Series of
● Miguel Dela Pena Barairo vs. Office of the President and MST Marine Services (Phils.) Inc., G.R. No. 2003 as amended by DO Nos. 40-A-03, 40-B-03 & 40-C-05);
189314. June 15, 2011. b. Two (2) Concepts of Right to association
c. Purpose of exercise of right: two-fold
● University Plansvs. Belinda P. Solano, et al., G.R. No. 170416, June 22, 2011
d. RA 9481 (Strengthening the Workers Right to Self-Organization, amending Arts.234,234-A, 238, 238-A, 239,
● Marticio Semblante and Dubrick Pilar vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 196426. August 15, 2011. 239-A, 242-A, 245, 245-A, 256, 257 & 258-A)
e. Non-abridgment of right to self-organization (Art. 246)
n. NLRC; Composition; Powers & Functions f. Union membership & formation of union; Who are qualified (see Art. 245, as amended)
CASE: CASE:
● Rodolfo Luna vs. Allado Construction Company, Inc. and/or Ramon Allado, G.R. No. 175251, May 30, ● San Miguel Foods, Inc. vs. San Miguel Corp. Supervisors and Exempt Union, G.R. No. 146206. August 1,
2011. 2011.

o. Finality of NLRC & Labor Arbiter’s decision & Execution of monetary judgment (SEE: NLRC Manual on Execution g. Registration of Union, and purpose; Jurisdiction and procedure; Juridical personality (Arts. 234 to 240, as
of Judgment); Pre-execution conference; Quashal of writ of execution & third party claims amended); two fold procedure in creating a chapter or local
CASES: h. Rights of legitimate labor organization (Arts. 242, as amended & 277)
● Paquito v. Ando v. Andresito Y. Campo, et al., G.R. No. 184007 i. Rights and Duties of union members & non-union members (Art. 241); Election of Union Officers
j. Check-off Provision (Art. 113 (b))
● Filipinas Palmoil Processing, Inc. and Dennis T. Villareal v. Joel P. Dejapa, represented by his Attorney- k. Disaffiliation: members & union
in-Fact Myrna Manzano, G.R. No. 167332, February 7, 2011 CASE:
● Pfizer, Inc., et al. v. Geraldine Velasco, G.R. No. 177467, March 9, 2011. ● Cirtek Employees Labor Union-Federation of Free workers vs. Cirtek Electronics, Inc., G.R. No.
● Antonio B. Salenga, et al. vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 174941, Feb 1, 2012 190515. June 6, 2011.

● Estate of Nelson R. Dulay, represented by his wife Meddiry Jane P. Dulay vs. AboitizJebsen Maritime, l. Intra-union & inter-union disputes: jurisdiction of BLR (Art.226); Other matters
Inc. and General Charterers, Inc. G.R. No. 172642, June 13, 2012. m. Cancellation of union registration; Grounds, Jurisdiction & Procedure
n. Inquiry into union’s financial activities: Visitorial Power of the Secretary of Labor (Art.274)

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 CASE: n. Forms of concerted activities
● Cirtek Employees Labor Union-Federation of Free workers vs. Cirtek Electronics, Inc., G.R. No. o. Strike & Lock-out; Basis: Constitutional/ Statutory
p. Kinds and forms of Strike: Categories of illegal strike
190515. June 6, 2011.
CASES:
o. Other powers of Secretary of Labor (Art. 273) ● Magdala Multipurpose & Livelihood, et al. vs. KMLMS, et al., G.R. No. 191138-39. October 19, 2011
CASES: ● VISAYAS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER (VCMC), Formerly known as METRO CEBU COMMUNITY
● The Heritage Hotel Manila, acting through its owner, Grand Plaza Hotel, Corp. vs. National Union of HOSPITAL (MCCH) v. ERMA YBALLE, NELIA ANGEL, ELEUTERIA CORTEZ and EVELYN ONG, G.R. No.
Workers in the Hotel, Restaurant and Allied Industries-Heritage Hotel Manila Supervisors Chapter 196156, January 15, 2014
(NUWHRAIN-HHMSC), G.R. No. 178296, January 12, 2011. ● C. Alcantara& Sons, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, et al./Nagkahiusang Mamumuosa Alsons-SPFL, et al. vs.
● Samahang Manggagawa sa Charter Chemical Solidarity of Unions in the Philippines for Empowerment C. Alcantara& Sons, Inc., et al./Nagkahiusang Mamumuosa Alsons-SPFL, et al. vs. C. Alcantara& Sons,
and Reforms [SMCC-SUPER], Zacarrias Jerry Victorio – Union President v. Charter Chemical and Inc., et al. G.R. No. 155109/G.R. No. 155135/G.R. No. 179220. March 14, 2012
Coating Corporation, G.R. No. 169717, March 16, 2011.

XIII. RIGHTS OF LEGITIMATE LABOR ORGANIZATION q. NCMB Manual of Procedure for Conciliation and Preventive Mediation
a. In general (Art. 242) r. Strike, Notice of Strike & Strike area
b. Exclusive bargaining agent; Purpose CASE:
c. Certification Process: Election & Voluntary recognition (Arts. 256 to 258, as amended by RA 9481) ● Yolito Fadriquelan, et al. vs. Monterey Foods Corporation/Monterey Foods Corporation v. Bukluran ng
CASES: mga Manggagawa sa Monterey-ILAW, et al., G.R. No. 178409/G.R. No. 178434, June 8, 2011.
● Legend International Resorts Limited v. Kilusang Manggagawa ng Legenda, G.R. No. 169754, February
23, 2011 s. Where to file and who may file
t. Grounds for strike & lock-out
● San Miguel Foods, Inc. vs. San Miguel Corp. Supervisors and Exempt Union, G.R. No. 146206. August 1,
u. Validity of “no strike” clause
2011.
v. Strikeable issue& non-strikeable issue
w. Form of notice and contents
d. Scope: Bargaining unit; Jurisdictional preconditions to collective bargaining
x. Prohibited activities (Art. 264); Assumption of jurisdiction by Sec. of Labor
CASE:
y. Improved offer balloting (Art. 265)
● San Miguel Foods, Inc. vs. San Miguel Corp. Supervisors and Exempt Union, G.R. No. 146206. August 1, z. Consequences of legal & illegal strike; Arrest and detention of union members (Art.266)
2011. aa. Legal remedies by employer & union in case of strike/lock-out: Labor dispute (Art.212(I)); Jurisdiction &
procedure before Labor Arbiter & Secretary of Labor
e. Duty to bargain with or without a CBA (Arts. 250 to 253);Four forms of violation of duty to bargain bb. Innocent by-stander rule
f. Right to Collective Bargaining; Single enterprise bargaining or decentralized bargaining & Multi-employer cc. Anti-Injuction ban (Art. 254); “Freedom at the workplace”
bargaining (DO No. 40-03) & Industry-wide bargaining
g. When to bargain
h. Contents of CBA: grievance machinery (Art. 260) & Union Security Clause; Sec. 49, Art.6, IRR of RA 9165 (drug XIV. UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE
free workplace);Mandatory subject of bargaining; Impasse; Boulwarism a. Requisites
CASE: b. Acts of ULP: employer & union (Arts. 248 & 249);
● Bank of the Philippine Islands vs. BPI Employees Union-Davao Chapter-Federation of Unions in BPI c. Definition of Terms: Surface bargaining; Blue sky bargaining; Featherbedding; Yellow dog contract; Run-away
Unibank, G.R. No. 164301. October 19, 2011 shop
d. Prescriptive period (Art. 290); Penal provision (Art.288)
e. Jurisdiction (Art.217) and procedure (Art.247)
i. Ratification of CBA, when and when not needed & registration of CBA f. Relief against ULP
j. Term of CBA: representation aspect; All other provisions (Art. 253-A) &
Renegotiation of CBA/Retroactivity CASES:
CASE: ● Nelson A. Culili v. Eastern Telecommunications Philippines, Inc., et al. G.R. No. 165381, February 9,
● General Milling Corporation-Independent Labor Union [GMC-ILU] vs. General Milling 2011
Corporation/General Milling Corporation vs.General Milling Corporation-Independent Labor Union ● Park Hotel, et al. vs. Manolo Soriano, et al. G.R. No. 171118. September 10, 2012.
[GMC-ILU], et al., G.R. Nos. 183122/183889, June 15, 2011.

k. Right to Financial Statements

l. Right to policy and decision making process (Art.255)
m. Right to engage in peaceful concerted activities (Art. 263) -------------------- END --------------------

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