Acquittal of Employee in Criminal Case Does Not Negate Finding of Illegal Dismissal | 1 May 2024

The rule is that an employee’s acquittal in a criminal case does not preclude a finding that he has been guilty of acts inimical to the employer’s interest.

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Alburo Law
May 01, 2024

Acquittal of Employee in Criminal Case Does Not Negate Finding of Illegal Dismissal

The rule is that an employee’s acquittal in a criminal case does not preclude a finding that he has been guilty of acts inimical to the employer’s interest.

The quantum of proof required [in an illegal dismissal case] is only substantial evidence. (MGG Marine Services, Inc. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 114313, July 29, 1996)

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