labor law

Insubordination is another ground for dismissal under Article 297 of the Labor Code, as amended. This is also referred to as willful disobedience of lawful orders of the employer or his representatives. A common situation involving this ground is when a superior gives an order to a subordinate but the latter refuses to comply. However, […]

Sexual harassment is a relatively new act punishable both administratively and criminally. Imagine a situation where a boss solicits sexual favor from his subordinate in exchange for regularization or promotion. The situation screams of sexual harassment. Such employee may be dismissed for committing the act of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is an imposition of misplaced […]

The circumstances of each particular case must be holistically considered and evaluated in light of the prevailing norms of conduct and applicable laws. In a case involving a teacher, immorality was defined as a course of conduct which offends the morals of the community and is a bad example to the youth whose ideals a […]

Management prerogative is a right pertaining to the employer in managing his business. An owner of a business enterprise is given considerable leeway in managing his business because it is deemed important to society as a whole that he should succeed.  Our law, therefore, recognizes certain rights as inherent in the management of business enterprises.  […]

The upcoming budget for the Chicago Public Schools will rely on $500 million in yet-to-be-enacted pension savings by Illinois, school officials said on Monday.