Tag page - Illegal dismissal

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers that workers dismissed without lawful cause are entitled to reinstatement, back wages, or separation pay as part of the government’s drive to uphold security of tenure. The advisory, issued through the National Labor Relations...

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) assisted in September this year 191 individuals as part of its efforts to provide free legal support for workers and employers facing labor-related concerns. In a statement, DOLE said its Public Assistance and Complaints Unit (PACU) intensified...

BACOLOD CITY – "I will not vacate my position." Thus said Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) General Manager Mona Dia Jardin after she was removed by the Baciwa Board due to alleged “loss of confidence.” Jardin said the move was done without due process, and called the resolution illegal,...