Battered Women Syndrome: 3 Cycles of Violence
“Battery” refers to an act of inflicting physical harm upon the woman or her child resulting to the physical and psychological or emotional distress. (Section 3(b), Republic Act No. 9262)
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Psychological violence in Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children
The need to protect the family and its members particularly women and children, from violence and threats to their personal safety and security is crucial. To address these, extra efforts to address violence committed against women and children are provided under the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 or Republic Act No. 9262.
Principle of Related Goods or Services
Under the Civil Code, a trade-mark or trade-name duly registered in the proper government bureau or office is owned by and pertains to a person, corporation, or firm registering the same, subject to the provisions of special laws. (Article 520, New Civil Code of the Philippines)
Due Process in Labor Proceedings
Dismissal of regular employees by the employer requires the observance of the two-fold due process, namely: (1) substantive due process; and (2) procedural due process.
Legal Obligations of an Employer under the Social Security Act of 2018
Employers shall safeguard the social security protection of their employees and ensure compliance with the Social Security Act of 2018 (Republic Act No. 11199) as well as its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
COVID-19 Sickness Benefit under the Social Security Act
A qualified employee infected with COVID-19 may claim sickness benefit from the SSS in the form of daily cash allowance for the number of days he/she cannot work due to sickness or injury.
Limitations on Management Prerogative
Management prerogatives are included in the constitutional blanket of rendering protection not only to labor, but also to the right of employers, so long as it does not abuse its discretion.
SC decides: Failure to disclose previous employment not a ground for dismissal
“Omission of past employment is not a just cause to terminate an employee,” the Supreme Court has held in the recent case of Nancy Claire Celis v. Bank of Makati (G.R. No. 250776, June 15, 2022).
Eligibility and coverage of Maternity Leave Benefit
All covered female workers in government and the private sector, including those in the informal economy, regardless of civil status or the legitimacy of her child. (Section 3, R.A. No. 11210)
DOLE releases Implementing Rules and Regulations for Telecommuting
In light of technological development that has opened up new and alternative avenues for employees to carry out their work, and to optimize the benefits of technology, employers and employees are encouraged to jointly adopt and implement telecommuting programs.