Category Archives: Illegal Dismissal

Money claims in cases of unjust termination of employment contracts

Section 10 of Republic Act No. 8042 (Migrant Workers Act) provides for money claims in cases of unjust termination of employment contracts: In case of termination of overseas employment without just, valid or authorized cause as defined by law or … Continue reading

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Telex is not equivalent to tender of resignation.

Article 285 of the Labor Code recognizes termination by the employee of the employment contract by “serving written notice on the employer at least one (1) month in advance.” Given that provision, the law contemplates the requirement of a written … Continue reading

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