Gross and Habitual Neglect of Duties | 8 May 2024

An employer may terminate an employment for gross and habitual neglect by the employee of his duties. (Article 297, Labor Code)

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May 08, 2024

Gross and Habitual Neglect of Duties

An employer may terminate an employment for gross and habitual neglect by the employee of his duties. (Article 297, Labor Code)

Gross neglect is defined as the absence of that diligence that an ordinary prudent man would use in his/her own affairs. (Section 4, par. j, Rule I-A, DOLE D.O. No. 147-15)

Habitual neglect refers to the repeated failure to perform one’s duties over a period of time, depending upon the circumstances. (Section 4, par. k, Rule I-A, DOLE D.O. No. 147-15)

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