Course Objective:

This seminar-workshop aims to examine conflict situations related to grievance and discipline which affect order and harmony in an organization. At the end of the two-day program, the participants shall have acquired increased knowledge and systematic techniques for improving discipline and morale where it is necessary.

Course Outline:

On Hiring Filipino Employees

• Concept of Employment as distinguished from Independent Contracting

1. 1. • The Requirement of Control
      • Contracting for Results

• Kinds of Employment

1. 1. • TAs to the Nature of Work
      • As to the Status

• Special Employment Arrangements

• The Legal Aspects of Employment

On Firing Filipino Employees

• The Concept of Security of Tenure

1. 1. • Constitutional Guarantee
      • Statutory Guideline

• The Basic Causes for Terminating Regular Employment (The Just, Authorizes and Illustrative Causes)

• Compliance with Due Process for Just Cause Dismissal

1. 1. • The Required Procedure of Notice and Hearing
      • The Administrative Investigation
      • The Notice of Decision/Dismissal

• The Requirements for Authorized Cause Separations

1. 1. • The Implicit Requirement of a Valid Exercise of Mgt. Prerogative: Business Reason and Good Faith
      • The Importance of Selection Criteria
      • 30-day Notices to the DOLE and the Employee
      • Separation Pay

• The Other Means to effect Employment Termination

• The Concept of Illegal Dismissal

• The Concept of Constructive Dismissal

• Adjudicating Illegal Dismissal Complaints

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