In a case, the Supreme Court reiterated the principles relating to the powers of the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment in national interest disputes, including the related principle on the significance of maintaining the status quo. 

Albay Electric Cooperative, Inc. v. ALECO Labor Employees Organization, G.R. No. 241437, September 14, 2020. 

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In a case, the Supreme Court reiterated the mandatory requirements for a valid strike.

Bigg’s, Inc. v. Boncacas, G.R. Nos. 200487 & 200636, March 6, 2019.

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Learn why the Supreme Court refused to accept the employer's assertion that the seafarer failed to follow the third doctor referral procedure under the POEA SEC. 

United Philippine Lines, Inc. v. Ramos, G.R. No. 225171, March 18, 2021. 

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The respondent in a complaint for illegal dismissal pointed out that a different person was the employer of the complainant. Did the Supreme Court uphold respondent’s claim? 

Fernandez v. Kalookan Slaughterhouse, Inc., G.R. No. 225075, June 19, 2019. 

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The employee alleged that his employer asked for his resignation. Will this be enough to declare the illegality of his dismissal from employment? 

Jarabelo v. Household Goods Patrons, Inc., G.R. No. 223163, December 2, 2020. 

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Find out why this employee was declared to have been illegally dismissed from employment even when witnesses of the employer testified to the employee’s violation of company rules. 

Bautista v. Eli Lilly Philippines, Inc., G.R. No. 235865, February 3, 2021. 

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Can an employer’s general return-to-work order be a defense against a claim of constructive dismissal? 

Seventh Fleet Security Services, Inc. v. Loque, G.R. No. 230005, January 22, 2020. 

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Learn the requirements for validly placing an employee on floating status. 

Airborne Maintenance and Allied Services, Inc. v. Egos, G.R. No. 222748, April 3, 2019. 

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The employer is charged with the burden of proving that its conduct and action are for valid and legitimate grounds and that the transfer is not unreasonable, inconvenient or prejudicial to the employee. If the employer cannot overcome this burden of proof, the employee’s transfer shall be tantamount to constructive dismissal. 

Ebus v. The Results Co., Inc., G.R. No. 244388, March 3, 2021. 

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Find out why the Supreme Court declared the illegality of the employee’s dismissal from employment despite the employer’s notice to the DOLE and the employee. 

Acosta v. Matiere SAS, G.R. No. 232870, June 3, 2019. 

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