Termination and Dismissal

Use this hub to distinguish lawful termination from illegal or constructive dismissal and to understand the evidence, notice and remedies that may apply. Employer allegations do not automatically justify dismissal; the legal ground, proof, proportionality and procedural due process must be assessed together.

Core concepts: Security of Tenure · Just Cause · Authorized Cause · Illegal Dismissal · Constructive Dismissal · Twin-Notice Rule · Separation Pay · Backwages.

Recommended starting guides: Just Cause Under Philippine Labor Law · Constructive Dismissal Guide · Constructive vs Illegal Dismissal · How to File an Illegal Dismissal Case · Separation Pay Guide.

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Termination and Dismissal

Constructive vs Illegal Dismissal in the Philippines: Key Differences
ByAG Sheker July 31, 2026August 1, 2026

Learn the key differences between constructive and illegal dismissal in the Philippines, including evidence, employer defenses, NLRC filing, and legal remedies.

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What Is Constructive Dismissal in the Philippines? 2026 Guide
ByAG Sheker July 31, 2026August 8, 2026

Learn what constructive dismissal means under Philippine labor law, how to prove it, common examples, filing steps, deadlines, and possible remedies.

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NLRC Rulings on Social Media Misconduct in the Philippines: When Online Posts Can Lead to Dismissal
ByAG Sheker July 31, 2026August 1, 2026

Learn how the NLRC and Supreme Court assess employee social media misconduct, electronic evidence, dismissal due process, defenses, and remedies in the Philippines.

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Can an Employee Be Fired for a Facebook Post in the Philippines?
ByAG Sheker July 31, 2026August 1, 2026

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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Illegal Dismissal: How to File a Case in the Philippines
ByAG Sheker July 19, 2026August 5, 2026

An employee who is dismissed without a legally sufficient ground may file an illegal dismissal case in the Philippines. In most cases, the employee should first preserve evidence, prepare a written account of the dismissal and initiate conciliation-mediation through the Single Entry Approach, or SEnA. When the dispute is not settled during SEnA, the employee…

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