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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. THE APPLICABLE LAWS ------------------------------- 1

2. BASIC PRINCIPLES ------------------------------- 1

CASES:
1. Lu vs. Enopia, GR No. 197899, March 6, 2017 ------------------------------- 2
2. Reyes et al., vs. Doctolero, et al., GR No. 185597, August 2,
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2017

3. The Provincial Bus Operators Association of the Philippines

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et al vs. DOLE, et a., GR No. 202275, July 17, 2018, En Banc

4. Council of Teachers & Staff of Colleges & Universities of the Phils.

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vs. Sec. of Education, et al., GR No. 216930, October 9, 2018
5. Apelanio vs. Arcanys, Inc. GR No. 227098, November 14, 2018 ------------------------------- 5
6. Dr. Loreche-Amit vs. Cagayan de Oro Medical Center, GR No.
------------------------------- 7
216635, June 3, 2019
7. Fernandez vs. Kalookan SlaughterHouse Inc., GR No. 225075, June
------------------------------- 8
19, 2019

3. RIGHT TO HIRE ------------------------------- 9

4. WAGES & WAGE RATIONALIZATION ACT ------------------------------- 9

5. VIOLATION OF WAGE ORDERS ------------------------------- 9

6. WAGE ENFORCEMENT AND RECOVERY ------------------------------- 9

7. WAGE PROTECTION PROVISION & PROHIBITION REGARDING WAGES ------------------------------- 9

8. PAYMENT OF WAGES ------------------------------- 9

9. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT ------------------------------- 9

10. MINIMUM LABOR STANDARD BENEFITS ------------------------------- 9

CASES:

1. Soriano et al., vs. Secretary of Finance, G.R. Nos. 184450, 184508,

------------------------------- 9
184538, 185234, January 24, 2017, En Banc

2. Dela Salle Araneta University vs. Bernardo, GR No. 190809, February

------------------------------- 10
13, 2017
3. Abuda et al., vs. L. Natividad Poultry Farms, GR No. 200712, July 4,
------------------------------- 10
2018
4. Societe Internationale De Telecommunications vs. Hulinganga, GR
------------------------------- 11
No. 215504, August 20, 2018
5. CCBPI vs. Iloilo Coca-Cola Plant Employees Union, GR No. 195297,
------------------------------- 12
December 5, 2018

6. Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils Inc., vs. CCBPI Sta. Rosa Plant Employees
------------------------------- 13
Union, GR No. 197494, March 25, 2019

7. Pablico et al., vs. Cerno/Master Pab Resto Bar, GR No. 227200, June ------------------------------- 14
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8. Department of Labor & Employement vs. Kentex Manufacturing
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Corp., GR No. 253781, July 8, 2019

11. OTHER SPECIAL BENEFITS ------------------------------- 17

CASES:
1. Dela Salle Araneta University vs. Bernardo, GR No. 190908, February
------------------------------- 17
13, 2017

2. Catotocan vs. Lourdes School of Quezon City Gr No. 213486, April 26,
------------------------------- 18
2017, citing 1996 Pantranco North Express

3. Philippine Airlines vs. Hassaram, GR. No. 217730, June 5, 2017 ------------------------------- 19
4. Laya vs. Court of Appeals, GR No. 205813, January 10, 2018, En
------------------------------- 19
banc
5. Maria De Leon Transportation Inc., et al., vs. Macuray, GR No.
------------------------------- 20
214940, June 6, 2018

6. The Provincial Bus Operators Association of the Philippines et al vs.

------------------------------- 21
DOLE, et a., GR No. 202275, July 17, 2018, En Banc

7. Barroga vs. Quezon Colleges of North, GR No. 235572, December 5,

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2018

12. RIGHT TO SERCURITY OF TENURE ------------------------------- 23

CASES:
1. E. Ganzon Inc. vs. Ando, Jr. GR No. 214183, Feb. 20, 2017 ------------------------------- 23

2. Herma Shipyard Inc. vs. Oliveros, et al., GR No. 208936, April 17,
------------------------------- 24
2017, citing ALU-TUCP

3. University of Sto. Tomas vs. Samahang Manggagawa ng UST, GR No.

------------------------------- 24
184262, April 24, 2017

4. Innodata Knowledge Services vs. Inting et al., GR No. 211892,

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December 6, 2017
5. Expedition Construction Corp., vs. Africa, GR No. 228671, December
------------------------------- 26
14, 2017
6. Umali vs. Hobbywing Solutions Inc., GR No. 221356, March 14, 2018 ------------------------------- 27
7. Son et al., vs. University of Sto. Tomas, GR No. 211273, April 18,
------------------------------- 27
2018
8. Geraldo vs. The Bill Sender Corp., GR No. 222219, October 3, 2018 ------------------------------- 28

9. Universal Robina Sugar Milling Corp., vs. Nagkahiusang Mamumuo sa

------------------------------- 28
Ursumco-NFL, GR No. 224558, Novebmer 28, 2018

13. MANAGEMENT PREROGATIVE ------------------------------- 30

CASES:

1. Chateau Royale Sports & Country Club vs. Balba, et al., GR No.
------------------------------- 30
197492, January 18, 2017

2. Diwa Asia Publishing et al., vs. De Leon, GR No. 203587, August 13,
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2018
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14. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT ------------------------------- 33

CASES:
1. Wesleyan University Philippines vs. Maglaya Sr., GR No. 212774,
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January 23, 2017
2. Maula vs. Ximex Delivery Express GR No. 207838, January 25, 2017 ------------------------------- 34
3. Sumifru Corp., vs. Baya, GR No. 188269, April 17, 2017 ------------------------------- 34
4. Manggagawa ng Komunikasyon sa Pilipinas vs. Phil Long Distance
------------------------------- 35
telephone Company Inc., Gr No. 190389, April 19, 2017
5. Javines vs. Xlibris, GR No. 214301, June 7, 2017 ------------------------------- 35
6. Bravo vs. Urios College, GR No. 198066, June 7, 2017 ------------------------------- 36
7. Panaligan vs. Phyvita Enterprises GR No. 202086, June 21, 2017 ------------------------------- 37
8. Claudia Kitchen Inc. vs. Tanguin GR No. 221096, June 28, 2017 ------------------------------- 38
9. Arco Aluminum Inc. vs. Pinon, Jr. GR No. 2158741, July 5, 2017 ------------------------------- 38

10. Sterling Paper Products Enterprises vs. KMM-Katipunan, GR No.

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221493, August 2, 2017

11. Distribution & Control Products Inc. vs. Santos, GR No. 212616, July
------------------------------- 40
10, 2017
12. Valmores vs. Dr. Achacoso, GR No. 217453, July 19, 2017 ------------------------------- 41
13. Cosue vs. Ferritz Integrated Development Corp., GR No. 230664, July
------------------------------- 43
24, 2017

14. Alaska Milk Corp.,/Estate of Wilfred Uytengsu, GR No. 228412 &

------------------------------- 43
2284389, July 26, 2017

15. Evic Human Resource Management Inc. vs. Panahon, GR No.

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206890, July 31, 2017
16. Read-Rite Phils vs. Francisco, et al., GR No. 195457, August 16, 2017 ------------------------------- 47
17. Transglobal Maritime Agency vs. Chua, GR No. 222430, August 30,
------------------------------- 48
2017
18. Aluag vs. BIR Multi-Purpose cooperative, GR No. 228499, December
------------------------------- 48
6, 2017
19. Mehitabel Inc., vs. Alcuizar, GR No. 228701-02, December 13, 2017 ------------------------------- 49
20. Philippine Pan Asia Carriers Corp., vs. Pelayo, GR No. 212003,
------------------------------- 50
February 28, 2018

21. Flight Attendants and Stewards Association of the Phils., vs. Phil.
Airlines Inc., GR No. 178083, March 13, 2018, En Banc, Reversing ------------------------------- 50
July 22, 2018 and October 2, 2009 Decisions

22. La Consolacion College of Manila, et al., vs. Pascua, GR No. 214744,

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March 14, 2018
23. University of East vs. Masangkay, et al., GR No. 226727, April 15,
------------------------------- 53
2018
24. Son et al., vs. University of Sto. Tomas, et al., GR No. 211273, April
------------------------------- 54
18, 2018
25. Maria Del Leon Transportation vs. Macuray, GR No. 214940, June 6,
------------------------------- 54
2018
26. Lingat vs. Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils, Inc. GR No. 205688, July 4, 2018 ------------------------------- 55
27. Mamaril vs. Red System Company, GR No. 229920, July 4, 2018 ------------------------------- 57
28. Acosta vs. Matiere SAS, GR No. 232870, June 3, 2019 ------------------------------- 59
29. Gaite vs. Filipino Society of Composers et al., GR No. 219324, August
------------------------------- 60
8, 2018
30. Apelanio vs. Arcanys, Inc., GR No. 227098, Novebmer 14, 2018 ------------------------------- 62
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31. Union School International et al., vs. Dagdaag, GR No. 234186,

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November 21, 2018, citing Leus, Capin-Cadiz

15. SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS ------------------------------- 65

CASES:
1. Spectrum Security Services Inc, vs. Grave et al., GR No. 196650,
------------------------------- 65
June 7, 2017
2. Ibon vs. Genghis Khan Security Services Inc. GR No. 221085, June
------------------------------- 66
19, 2017

16. DISEASE AS GROUND FOR TERMINATION ------------------------------- 67

17. OTHER CAUSES OF SEVERANCE OF EMPLOYMENT RELATION ------------------------------- 67

CASES:

1. Catotocan vs. Lourdes School of Quezon City Gr No. 213486, April 26,
------------------------------- 67
2017, citing 1996 Pantranco North Express

2. Philippine Airlines vs. Hassaram, GR. No. 217730, June 5, 2017 ------------------------------- 67
3. Laya vs. Court of Appeals, GR No. 205813, January 10, 2018, En
------------------------------- 68
banc
4. Del Rio vs. DPO Phils., GR No. 211525, December 10, 2018 ------------------------------- 69

18. PRESCRIPTION OF CLAIMS ------------------------------- 70

19. JURISDICTION OF THE LABOR ARBITER ------------------------------- 70

CASES:
1. Cacho et al., vs. Balagtas, GR No. 202974, February 7, 2018 ------------------------------- 70
2. Philippine Airlines Inc., vs. Airline Pilots Association of the Phils., et
------------------------------- 71
al., GR No. 200088, February 26, 2018
3. Ellao y Dela vega vs. Batangas Electric Cooperative Inc., GR No.
------------------------------- 71
209166, July 9, 2018

20. 2011 NLRC RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE NLRC ------------------------------- 72

CASES:

1. C.I.C.M Mission Seminaries School of Theology Inc. vs. Perez, GR No.

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220506, January 18, 2017

2. Turks Shawarma Company vs. Pajaron, et al., GR No. 207156,

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January 16, 2017
3. Dutch Movers Inc. vs. Lequin, et al., GR No. 210032, April 25, 2017 ------------------------------- 73
4. Doble, Jr. vs. ABB Inc. GR No. 215627, June 5, 2017 ------------------------------- 73
5. Philtranco Services Enterprises Inc. vs. Cual, et al., GR No. 207684,
------------------------------- 75
July 17, 2017
6. Genpact Services Inc. vs. Santos-Falceso, GR No. 227695, July 31,
------------------------------- 75
2017
7. Jolo’s Kiddie Carts vs. Caballa, GR No. 230682, November 29, 2017 ------------------------------- 76
8. Bugaoisan vs. Owi Group et al., GR No. 226208, February 7, 2018 ------------------------------- 77
9. Gabriel vs. Petron Corp. et al., GR No. 194575, April 11, 2018 ------------------------------- 78
10. Malcaba et al., vs. Prohealth Pharma Phils., GR No. 209085, June 6,
------------------------------- 78
2018
11. Consolidated Distillers of far East vs. Zaragosa, GR No. 229302, June ------------------------------- 79
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12. Maricalum mining Corp., vs. Florentino et al, GR No. 221831, July 23,
------------------------------- 79
2018
13. Pacios et al., vs. Tabanag Walang Hagdanan, GR No. 229579,
------------------------------- 80
November 14, 2018

21. RIGHT TO SELF-ORGANIZATION ------------------------------- 82

22. RIGHTS OF LEGITIMATE LABOR ORGANIZATION ------------------------------- 82

CASES:
1. Asian Institute of Management vs. Asian Institute of Management
------------------------------- 83
Faculty Association, GR No. 207971, January 23, 2017

2. Sumifru (Phils) Corp vs. Nagkahiusang Mamumuo sa Suyapa Farm.

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GR No. 202091, June 7, 2017

3. United Polyresins, Inc. vs. Pinuela, GR No. 209555, July 31, 2017 ------------------------------- 84
4. Hongkong Bank Independent Labor Union vs. Hongkong and
------------------------------- 85
Shanghai Banking Corp., GR No. 218390, February 28, 2018
5. Societe Internationale De Telecommunications vs. Hulinganga, GR
------------------------------- 87
No. 215504, August 20, 2018

23. REVISED GUIDELINES OF THE NCMB FOR THE CONDUCT OF

------------------------------- 88
VOLUNTARY ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS
CASES:

1. Guagua National Colleges Vs. Court of Appeals, GR No. 188493,

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August 28, 2018, En Banc

24. UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE ------------------------------- 88

25. OTHER IMPORTANCE LABOR PROVISIONS ------------------------------- 88

A. CONTRACTING ARRANGEMENT
CASES:
1. Nestle Philippines Inc. vs. Puedan, Jr. GR No. 220617, January 30,
------------------------------- 88
2017
2. Valencia vs. Classique Vinyl Products Corp., GR No. 206390, January
------------------------------- 90
30, 2017
3. Mago et al., vs. Sunpower Manufacturing Ltd., GR No. 210961,
------------------------------- 90
January 24, 2018
4. Abuda et al., vs. L. Natividad Poultry Farms, GR No. 200712, July 4,
------------------------------- 91
2018
5. Phil. Pizza Inc., vs. Porras, GR No. 230030, August 29, 2018 ------------------------------- 91
6. Lingnam Restaurant vs. Skills & Talent Employment, GR 2146671,
------------------------------- 93
December 3, 2018
7. Superior Maintenance Services vs. Bermeo, GR No. 203185,
------------------------------- 95
December 5, 2018

B. WORKER’S PREFERENCE ------------------------------- 96

C. ATTORNEY’S FEES & APPEARANCE OF LAWYERS ------------------------------- 96

26. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ------------------------------- 96

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A. SPECIAL TYPES OF WORKERS ------------------------------- 96

B. EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN ------------------------------- 96

C. EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN ------------------------------- 96

D. EMPLOYMENT OF HOUSEHELPER ------------------------------- 96

CASES:
1. Atienza vs. Saluta, GR No. 233413, June 17, 2019 ------------------------------- 96

E. EMPLOYMENT OF HOMEWORKERS ------------------------------- 96

F. EMPLOYMENT OF NON-RESIDENT ALIENS ------------------------------- 96

G. EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENTS & WORKING SCHOLAR ------------------------------- 96

H. EMPLOYMENT OF ACADEMIC/NON-ACADEMIC PERSONNEL IN

PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL ------------------------------- 96
INSTITUTIONS

I. MEDICAL, DENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY ------------------------------- 96

J. MIGRANT WORKER’S ACT/RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT ------------------------------- 96

CASES:

2. Dagasdas vs. Grand Placement & General Services Corp. GR No.

------------------------------- 96
20527, January 18, 2017

3. Princess Talent Center Production Inc., et vs. Masagca, GR No.

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191310, April 11, 2018

4. Augustin International Center vs. Bartolome, GR No. 226578, January

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28, 2019

5. Aldovino et al. vs. Gold & Green Manpower Management &

------------------------------- 98
Development Services, GR No. 200811, June 19, 2019

27. SOCIAL LEGISLATION ------------------------------- 100

CASES:
1. SSS et al., vs. Alba, G.R. No. 165482, July 23, 2008 ------------------------------- 100
2. Rodrin vs. GSIS et al., G.R. No. 162837, July 28, 2008 ------------------------------- 101
3. GSIS vs. Casco, G.R. No. 173430, July 28, 2008 ------------------------------- 102
4. SSS vs. Delos Santos, GR No. 164790, Aug 29, 2008, citing Aguas
------------------------------- 102
and 2005 Dycaico

5. Becmen Service Exporter and Promotion Inc. vs. Cuaresma, GR No.

------------------------------- 103
182978-79, April 7, 2009

6. GSIS vs. De Castro, GR No. 185035, July 15, 2009 ------------------------------- 105
7. Sto. Tomas vs. Salac, GR No. 152642, Nov. 13, 2012, En Banc ------------------------------- 105
8. Great Southern Maritime Service Corp., et al., vs. Surigao, GR No.
183646, Sept. 18, 2009, citing 2009 Becmen Service Exporter & ------------------------------- 106
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9. Kestrel Shipping Co. et al., vs. Munar, G.R. No. 198501, Jan. 30,
------------------------------- 108
2013
10. Sy vs. Phil Transmarine Carriers Inc. G.R. No. 191740, Feb. 11, 2013 ------------------------------- 109

11. Nazareno vs. Maersk Filipinas Crewing Inc. et al., G.R. No. 168703,
------------------------------- 110
Feb. 26, 2013 En banc

12. Philippine Journalist Inc. vs. Journal Employees Union et al., G.R. No.
------------------------------- 111
192601, June 3, 2013

13. Mitsubishi Motors Phils Salaried Employees Union vs. Mitsubishi

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Motors Phils Corp., G.R. No. 175773, June 17, 2013

14. Philman Marine Agency Inc. et al., vs. Cabanban G.R. No. 186509,
------------------------------- 114
July 28, 2013
15. Bartolome vs. Social Security System, GR No. 192531, November 12,
------------------------------- 114
2014
16. Austria vs. Crystal Shipping GR No. 206256, Feb. 24, 2016 ------------------------------- 115
17. Dizon vs. Naess Shipping Phils GR No. 201834, June 1, 2016 ------------------------------- 116
18. Haveria vs. SSS et al., GR No. 181154, August 22, 2018 ------------------------------- 117