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Wake Up Before It's Too Late: Is Sleeping on the Job a Legal Headache Waiting to Happen?

Legal Access Research Team
Published on: 14/07/2026

Caught an employee sleeping on duty? Think twice before firing them. Discover the crucial Supreme Court rules and DOLE frameworks every Philippine employer needs to follow to enforce discipline without risking a costly illegal dismissal lawsuit.

Labor

Is Your Property Secure? The Essential Guide to the Buyer in Good Faith Defense in Land Title Cases

Legal Access Research Team
Published on: 09/07/2026

This guide explains the "buyer in good faith" defense in Philippine land disputes, detailing the three-condition test and red flags to help future buyers protect their property investments.

Property Law and Land Titles

The Point of No Return: When "I'm Running Late" Stops Being an Excuse

Legal Access Research Team
Published on: 07/07/2026

Tired of chronically late employees? Discover the legal grounds for dismissing a worker for habitual tardiness under Philippine law, the critical evidence required by courts, and how to avoid costly illegal dismissal traps.

Labor

Why Leaving Your Deceased Loved One’s Properties Unsettled is a Financial Time Bomb?

Legal Access Research Team
Published on: 06/07/2026

Discover how to settle a Philippine estate without a court battle using an Extrajudicial Settlement (EJS).

Estate Settlement

Think Before You Fire: Why Employee Absence Doesn't Always Mean Abandonment

Legal Access Research Team
Published on: 30/06/2026

Think your employee quit just because they stopped showing up? Think again. Discover why simple absence is never enough to justify a firing under Philippine law, and how a costly legal trap could catch your business completely off-guard.

Labor

Navigating Workplace Temporary Transfers in Times of Crisis: What Every Employer and Employee Must Know

Legal Access Research Team
Published on: 25/06/2026

This newsletter outlines the legal limits of temporary employee transfers and how to avoid constructive dismissal claims.

Labor

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