resignation

In Central Azucarera De Bais, Inc. vs. Siason [765 Phil 399 (2015)], the Supreme Court (SC) defines resignation as the formal pronouncement or relinquishment of a position or office. It is  the voluntary act of an employee who is in a  situation where he believes that personal reasons cannot be sacrificed in favor of the […]

As a general rule, the law does not require employers to pay employees that have resigned any separation pay, unless there is a contract that provides otherwise or there exists a company practice of giving separation pay to resignees. (Italkarat 18, Inc. vs. Gerasmio, G.R. No. 221411, September 28, 2020) An employee who claims that […]

As a general rule, the law does not require employers to pay employees that have resigned any separation pay, unless there is a contract that provides otherwise or there exists a company practice of giving separation pay to resignees. In the case of Italkarat 18, Inc. vs. Gerasmio, G.R. No. 221411, September 28, 2020, the […]

In the case of Italkara 18, Inc. vs. Gerasmio (G.R. No. 221411, September 28, 2020), the Supreme Court (SC) held that the fact of dismissal must first be proven by the employee, especially considering the existence of a resignation letter signed by him. Indeed, in illegal dismissal cases, the burden of proof is on the […]