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Is Franchise a Right or a Privilege? | 03 April 2024
A franchise is defined as “a right or privilege, affected with public interest which is conferred upon private persons or corporations, under such terms and conditions as the government and its political subdivisions may impose in the interest of public welfare, security, and safety.” (Section 131, par. m of the Local Government Code)
Legal Tips For Employers On Collective Bargaining (CBA) Negotiations
The objective of this training is to equip employers with legal knowledge and strategies for effective CBA negotiations. By imparting this knowledge, employers can navigate negotiations confidently and effectively, while minimizing legal risks and fostering positive labor-management relations.
Are Taxes and Fees the Same? | 31 March 2024
Generally speaking, taxes are for revenue, whereas fees are exactions for purposes of regulation and inspection and are for that reason limited in amount as to what is necessary to cover the cost of the services rendered in that connection. (Bases Conversion and Development Authority and John Hay Management Corporation v. City Government of Baguio City, G.R. No. 192694, February 22, 2023)
Theft of Company Property: What To Do When Employees Steal in the Workplace
This training is to educate employees and managers on the necessary information and strategies to address instances of theft should they occur, with the ultimate goal of protecting company assets, abiding by the proper termination process, and upholding a culture of integrity and accountability within the workplace.
Employee Privacy Rights in the Workplace | 27 March 2024
Any record of employment or service record may contain personal information and sensitive personal information of the employee concerned. The disclosure of such records must have legal basis under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and existing laws. (NPC Privacy Advisory No. 2022-008)
Are Photocopies of Documents Allowed as Evidence in Court | 24 March 2024
A “duplicate” is a counterpart produced by the same impression as the original, or from the same matrix, or by means of photography, including enlargements and miniatures or by mechanical or electronic re-recording, or by chemical reproduction, or by equivalent techniques which accurately reproduce the original.