Champion Labor Disputes: How to Prevent Costly Litigation by Atty. Alvin Liao Alburo
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How to Be On Top in Case of Labor Disputes: Best Practices in Employee Discipline and Termination
It has often been said that “in case of doubt, the case must be resolved in favor of labor.” Does this mean that labor laws are always pro-employee? How does the law protect the management against erring and unproductive employees? This seminar aims to discuss
the rights of the management vis-a vis employee disciplinary procedures, especially in terminating an employee.
Dismissing an employee, if done outside the bounds of the law, is costly, both in time and money. Following the fundamental procedures in employee termination should be the prevailing stance and outlook in the workplace in order to avoid a costly litigation,
and perhaps an even more costly award to the employee.
In this seminar, participants will know the proper procedure in enforcing employee discipline and termination of employment without violating the law. Furthermore, they will understand why the “Constitution was never meant to protect […] the workers who have
tainted the cause of labor with the blemishes of their own character.”
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- HR Personnel
- Business Owners
- Line Managers and Supervisors
- New HR Personnel
- Expats needing this relevant information about the Philippines
Outline
COURSE OUTLINE
I. Constitutional Provisions on Labor, and the Labor Code
- Are labor laws pro-employee?
- Historical background on the Labor Code
- What is Social Justice?
II. Employer- employee relationship?
- How do we establish employer-employee relationship?
- What is the Control test?
III. The rights of the Management
- What is Management Prerogative?
IV. Classification of Employees
- How do we classify employees and what is its implication on their security of tenure?
- Who are managers and to whom do they belong – employers or employees?
V. Crafting an effective Employee Code of Conduct
- Creating a positive culture of compliance with the code
VI. Enforcing Disciplinary Actions within the bounds of the law
VII. Valid grounds for dismissing an employee
- What are the just and authorized causes for dismissing an employee?
- What are the proper procedures in terminating an employee?
VIII. Practical and important rules in handling employee termination proceedings
IX. Amicable solutions to prevent labor litigations
X. Winning labor cases
XI. Administrative bodies, courts and their respective jurisdictions
XII. Survey of Supreme Court Decisions
XIII. Workshop on hypothetical scenarios regarding dismissal of employees – Valid or not valid?
XIV. Synthesis – Legal Consultation via Open Forum
Speaker/s
A practicing lawyer, and the Managing Partner of Alburo Alburo & Associates Law Offices, a general practice law firm, which concentrates on business law and labor law consulting. He specializes in civil litigation. His practice areas are labor relations, corporate law, intellectual property law, and family law. As a member of the Technical Working Group on Labor and Social Policy Issues of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), Atty. Alvin is part of ECOP's principal arm in advocating and addressing the interests of employers on critical policy issues. He is currently a professor of law at the University of Santo Tomas and Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
Special Offer
Discounted Regular Rate for MSMEs: P 3,888 please use this code: DAY8SME2019_1
Early Bird non-MSMEs Rate: P 3,888 (Registration until August 15 only)
REGISTER TO THIS LINK: http://bit.ly/Labor-Disputes-Aug2019
MSMEs= Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
Day 8 Business Academy Inc. is the latest advocacy of Mansmith & Fielders, Inc., established in celebration of its 20th year in 2010. Mansmith's quarterly Marketing Rescue sessions have been helping small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) since 2004, exposing the organizers to the distinct needs of SMEs, thus formalizing its intent to help SMEs on a full time basis.
Day 8 Business Academy, Inc. offers short courses not offered by Mansmith and Fielders, Inc. Its low price for half-day programs reflects its commitment to the knowledge and development needs of SME business owners, with three pillars of commitment as follows:
- Increase revenues;
- Improve personal effectiveness; and
- Cut cost without cutting corners