Can an Employee Be Fired for a Facebook Post in the Philippines?
Learn when a Facebook post may justify dismissal, what due process employers must follow, and how employees can challenge termination in the Philippines.
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What Article 282 of the Labor Code Says About Wages in the Philippines
Learn what Article 282, now Article 297, actually covers, where Philippine wage protections are found, and what employees receive after termination.
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What Is a Labor Law Doctrine in the Philippines?
What Is a Labor Law Doctrine in the Philippines? A Complete Guide A labor law doctrine is a legal principle developed or consistently applied by courts when interpreting the Constitution, the Labor Code, employment statutes, administrative rules, contracts and workplace disputes. In practical terms, a doctrine explains how a legal rule should operate in real…
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Illegal Dismissal: How to File a Case in the Philippines
An employee who is dismissed without a legally sufficient ground may file an illegal dismissal case in the Philippines. There is a deadline: an action contesting the dismissal itself prescribes in four years, while the money claims attached to it prescribe in three — see the filing deadlines compared. In most cases, the employee should…
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State Policy on Labor Protection Under the Philippine Constitution
The 1987 Philippine Constitution treats labor as a primary social and economic force and directs the State to protect workers’ rights and promote their welfare. It also guarantees workers important rights involving security of tenure, humane working conditions, union organization, collective bargaining, peaceful concerted activity, participation in workplace policy, and a living wage. These constitutional…
