Course Outline

Labor Relations Law

Atty. Mila Raquid-Arroyo - Professor
UNC College of Law

Coverage of the Course: Books V-VII, LCP, as amended, IRR,

Department Advisory No. 01, series of 2015

The students are expected to read at least six (6) cases per class session and submit
the case digest therefor at the beginning of the class,

I. Titles I and II, Book V, LCP, as amended, and IRR

A. Article 211: Policy
1. Labor Relations and Labor Standards
2. State regulation of employer-employee relationship:
- Civil Code provisions
- Interpretation and application of Labor Laws; Limitations
Cases:
1. Continental Steel Mfg. Corp. v. Montano, GR No. 182836, Oct. 13, 2009
2. Star Paper Corporation v. Simbol, GR No. 164774, April 12, 2006
3. Rolando Revidad, et. al. v NLRC, et. al., G.R. No. 111105, June 27, 1995
4. Mercury Drug Corp. v NLRC, G.R. No. 75662, Sept. 15, 1989
5. Caltex Philippines, Inc. v. Phil. Labor Organization, G.R. No. L-9915,
May 27, 1959
6. San Miguel Brewery Sales v. Ople, et. al., G.R. No. 53615, February 8,
1989
- Provisions in the Revised Penal Code
3. State Policies on Labor Relations
4. Constitutional basis
5. Effect of international labor conventions
Case:
7. The Heritage Hotel, Manila v. National Union of Workers, GR No.
178296, Jan 12, 2011

B. Art. 212: Definitions/General Concepts

1. Employer and Employee
8. Bautista v. Inciong, 158 SCRA 665
9. Associated Labor Union v. Borromeo, 26 SCRA 88
2. Types of Employees for purposes of labor relations
10. Philtranco Service Enterprises v. BLR, GR No. 85343, June 28, 1989
11. Franklin Baker Co. v. Trajano, 157 SCRA 416
12. Bulletin Publishing Co. v. Sanchez, 144 SCRA 628 (1986)
3. Employer-Employee Relationship:
 - Nature:
13. CIA Maritima v Cabangnot, 107 Phil 873
14. PAMBUSCO v PAMBUSCO Employees Union, 68 Phil 541
- Determination of Existence or Non-existence
15. Viana v Al Lagadan, 99 Phil 408
16. De los Reyes v. Espinelli, G.R. Nos. L- 28280-81, NOVEMBER
28, 1969
- Significance of existence

4. Labor or Industrial Dispute

17. SMC Employees Union-PTGWO, et. al., v. Hon. Bersamira, G.R. No.
87700 June 13, 1990

MECHANISM FOR ENFORCEMENT AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

1. Conciliation and Mediation
2. The NLRC and Labor Arbitration
a. Article 213-216: Nature, function composition and organization
b. Relationship with DOLE
c. Article 217-219: Powers and Jurisdiction
18. Hawaiian Phil. Company v Gulmatico, et. al., G.R. No. 106231, Nov.
16, 1994
19. Agusan Del Norte Electric Coop v. Valloces, et. al., 125 SCRA 436
20. Basaya Jr. v. Militante, 156 SCRA 299
21. Brokenshire Memorial Hospital v. Minister, et. al. 182 SCRA 5
22. Dy v. NLRC, GR No. 68544, Oct. 27, 1986
23. Fortune Cement Corp. v. NLRC, GR No. 79762, Jan 24, 1991
24. Goodrich Employees Association v Flores, 73 SCRA 297
25. International Migration Commission v. Calleja, GR No. 85750, Sept. 28,
1990
26. Jusmag Phils. v. NLRC, GR No. 108813, Dec. 15, 1994
27. Lozon v. NLRC, GR No. 107660, Jan. 2, 1995
28. National Federation of Labor v. EISMA, 127 SCRA 419
29. SMC v NLRC, GR No. 80774, May 31, 1988
30. Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. v. Martinez, 112 SCRA 578
31. Phil. Assn. of Free Labor Unions v. Salas, 158 SCRA
32. Primero v. IAC, 156 SCRA 435
33. Servando’s Inc. v. Sec. of Labor, GR No. 85940, June 5,
34. Singapore Airlines v. Hon. Cruz-Pano, GR No. L-47739, June 22, 1983

d. Article 221-223: Rules of Procedure, Applicability of the Rules of Court

and established legal principles; procedural rules
35. Montoya v. Escayo, 171 SCRA 442
35. FEM’s Elegance Lodging House v. Murillo, GR Nos. 117442-43, Jan 11,
1995
36. Gelmart Industries (Phils.) v. Leogardo, GR No. 70544, Nov 5, 1987
37. Ranara v. NLRC, 212 SCRA 631
 38. Amalgamated Laborers Assn. v. CIR, 22 SCRA 1266
39. Kapisanan ng mga Manggagawa sa Manila Railroad Co. v. Fajardo, 164
SCRA 467
40. Radiowealth Finance Corp. v. International Corporate Bank, 182 SCRA
682
41. Chong Guan Trading v. NLRC, GR No. 81471, April 26,
42. John Clement Consultants, Inc. v. NLRC, GR No. 72096, Jan 29, 1988
43. Lopez Jr. v. NLRC, GR No. 109166, July 6, 1995
44. Narag v. NLRC, GR No. 69628, Oct. 28, 1989
45. Oriental Mindoro Electric Coop Inc. v. NLRC, GR No. 111095, July 31,
1995
46. Phil. Geothermal, Inc. v. NLRC, GR No. 106370, Sept. 8, 1994
47. Rance v. NLRC, GR No. 101135, July 14, 1995
48. Pocketbell Phils. v. NLRC, GR No. 106843, Jan. 20, 1995.
49. Salenza v. CA, GR No. 174941, Feb 1, 2012:
50. Jobel Enterprises/Lim v NLRC, GR No. 194031, Aug 8, 2011
Mojar v Agro Commercial Security Service Agency, GR No. 187188,
June 27, 2012

e. Article 224: Execution of Decisions, Orders or Awards

51. Danao Development Corp. v. NLRC, 81 SCRA 487
52. Pacific Mills, Inc. v. NLRC, GR No. 88864, Jan 17 1990
53. Sampaguita Garments Corp. v NLRC, GR No. 102406, June 17, 1994

2. The DOLE
a. Art. 225: Contempt Power of the Secretary of Labor
54. Industrial and Transport Equipment, Inc. v. NLRC, GR No. 113592, Jan.
15, 1998
55. Robosa v. NLRC, GR No. 176085, Feb. 8, 2012

b. Art. 226-227; 229-233: The BLR and the NCMB: Composition, Powers and
Functions
56. The Heritage Hotel, Manila v. National Union of Workers, GR No.
178296, Jan 12, 2011
57. Barles, et. al., v. Bitonio, et. al., GR No. 120270, June 16, 1999
58. Kapisanan ng mga Manggagawang Pinagyakap v. Trajano, 134
SCRA 236, Jan. 21, 1985
59. Plum Federation of Industrial and Agrarian Workers v. Noriel, 119
SCRA 299, Dec. 15, 1982
60. Litex Employees Assn. v. Eduvala. GR No. 41106, Sept. 22, 1977
61. Villaor v. Trajano, GR No. L-69188, Sept. 23, 1986
62. La Tonena Workers Union v. Sec. of Labor, GR No. 96821, Dec. 9,
1994
63. Ruga v. NLRC, GR No. L-72654-61, jan 22, 1990
64. Loyola Security and Detective Agency v. NLRC, GR No. 113287, May
9, 1995
65. Galicia, et. al., v. NLRC, GR No. 119649, July 28, 1997
 66. Golden Donuts, Inc. v. NLRC, GR No. 113666-68, Jan 19, 2000
67. Magbanua, et. al., v. Uy, GR No. 161003, May 6, 2005
68. Mindoro Lumber and Hardware v. Bacay, et. al., GR No. 158753, June
8, 2005
69. EDI-Staff Builders International Inc. v. NLRC, GR No. 145587, Oct.
26, 2007
70. Arellano, et. al. v. powertech Corp. GR No. 150861, Jan 22, 2008
71. Goodrich Mfg. Corp. v. Ativo, et. al., GR No. 188002, Feb 1, 2010
72. Associated Trade Union v. Noriel, GR No. L-48367, Jan 16, 1979
73. Toyota Motors Phils. Labor Union v. Toyota Motors Phils. Corp, GR
No. 135806, Aug 8, 2002
74. San Miguel Foods Inc. v. San Miguel Corp. Supervisors and Exempt
Union, GR. No.146206, Aug 1, 2011
75. Samahang Manggawa ng Pacific Mills v. Noriel, GR No. L-56588, Jan
17, 1985
76. Liberty Flour Mills Employees v. Liberty Flour Mills Inc Philippine
Labor Alliance, GR No. 58768-70, Dec 29, 1989

Republic Act No. 10396

DOLE’s SENA

LABOR ORGANIZATIONS (Title IV)

Concepts:
Labor organization
Legitimate Labor Organization
Company union
1. Union Registration/Rights and Conditions of Membership (Article 234-241 ; RA No.
9841)
77. Brillo v. Buklatan, GR No. L-2213, October 14, 1950
78. Vassar Industries Employees Union v. Liberty Cotton Mills, GR No. L-46562, March 31,
1978
79. Adamson and Adamson v. CIR, GR No. L-35120, Jan 31, 1984
80. Democratic Labor Labor Assoc. v. Cebu Stevedoring Co., Inc. GR No. 10321, Feb 28,
1958
81. Lopez Sugar Corp. v. Sec. of Labor, GR No. 93117, Aug. 1, 1995
82. Progressive Development Corporation v. Sec of Labor, GR No. 96425, Feb 4, 1992
83. Villar v. Inciong, GR No. L-50283-84, April 20, 1983
84. Adamson and Adamson v. CIR,
85. Alliance of Democratic Free Labor Organizations v. Laguesma, GR No. 108625, March
11, 1996
86. Itogon-Suyoc Mines v. Itogon-Suyoc Workers Union, GR No. L-24189, Aug. 30, 1968
87. PAFLU v. Sec of Labor, GR No. L-22228, Feb 27, 1969
88. Tablante-Tungol Enterprises v. Tungol, GR. No. L-47848, Aug 23, 1978
89. Benguet Consolidated, Inc. v. BCI Employees & Workers Union, GR No. 24711, April 30,
1968
90. People’s Industrial and Commercial Employees and Workers organization-FFW v. PICC,
GR No. L-41283, Jan 31, 1977
91. Tropical Hut Food Employees Union v. Tropical Hut Food Market, GR No. 43495-99, Jan
20, 1990
 Volkschel Labor Union v. BLR, GR No. L-45824, June 19, 1985
92. Employees Union of Bayer, Phils. v Bayer Phils., Inc., GR No. 162943, Dec 6, 2010

2. RIGHT TO SELF-ORGANIZATION/UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE (Articles 241- 249)

Tablante-Tungol Enterprises v. Tungol, GR. No. L-47848, Aug 23, 1978
Volkschel Labor Union v. BLR, GR No. L-45824, June 19, 1985
De la Salle University v DLSU Employees Union, GR No. 169254, Aug 23, 2012
93. Victoriano v Elizalde Rope Workers’ Union, GR No. L-25246, Sept 12, 1974 (Religious
Freedom v unionism)
94. Holy Child Catholic School v. Sto. Tomas, GR No. 179146, July 23, 2013
95. Culili v eastern Telecommunications Phils. Inc., G.R. No. 165381, Feb 9, 2011
96. Associated Labor Union v Gomez, et al., GR No. L-25999 , February 9, 1967
97. Cuadra v CA, GR No. 147593, July 31, 2006
Goya, Inc v Goya Inc Employees Union, GR No. 170054, January 21,
2013
98. Baptista, et. al. v Villanueva, et al., GR No. 194709, July 31, 2013
99. People’s Industrial and Commercial Employees and Workers organization-FFW v.
PICC, GR No. L-41283, Jan 31, 1977
100. Phil. Journalists, Inc. v. Journal Employees Union, GR No. 192601, June 3, 2013

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ( Articles 250-259)

101. Samahang Manggagawa sa Top Form Mfg United Workers of the
Phils. v NLRC, GR No. 113856, Sept 7, 1998
102. Central Azucarera de Bais Employees Union v Central Azucarera
de Bais, Inc., GR No. 186605, November 17, 2010 (ULP)
General Milling Corp v. CA, GR No. 146728, February 11, 2004
103. Union of Filipro Employees v Nestle Phils., Inc. GR No. 158930-31,
Aug 22, 2006
104. Estate of Nelson Dulay v Aboitiz Maritime Inc., GR No. 172642,
June 13, 2012
105. Digital TeleCommunications Phils. Inc. v Digitel Employees
Union, GR No. 184903 , October 10, 2012
De la Salle University v DLSU Employees Union, GR No. 169254,
Aug 23, 2012 (Art 241 old)
Manila Mining Corp Employees Association -FFW v Manila Mining
Corp, GR No. 178222-23, Sept 29, 2010
San Miguel Foods, Inc. v San Miguel Corporation Supervisors and
Exempt Union, GR No. 146206, Aug 1, 2011

4. Voluntary Arbitration (Articles 260-262)

Goya, Inc. vs. Goya, Inc. Employees Union-FFW. G.R. No. 170054. January 21,
2013.
106. Samahan ng mga Manggagawa sa Hyatt-NUHRAIN v Hotel
 Enterprise of the Phils., GR No. 172303, June 6, 2011
107. 7K Corp v. Albarico, GR No. 182295, June 26, 2013
108. Royal Plant Workers v Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils., GR No. 198783,
April 15, 2013
109. Auxillo Jr. v NLRC, 188 SCRA 263

5. Strikes and Lock-outs/Consequences (Articles 263-277)

110. Employees Union of Bayer, Phils. v Bayer Phils., Inc., GR No.

162943, Dec 6, 2010
111. Malayang Manggagawa ng Stayfast Phils., Inc. v NLRC, GR No.
155306, Aug 28, 2013
De la Salle University v DLSU Employees Union, GR No. 169254,
Aug 23, 2012 (Art 241 old)
Goya, Inc. vs. Goya, Inc. Employees Union-FFW. G.R. No. 17005,
January 21, 2013.
112. Asia Brewery Inc. v Tunay na Pagkakaisa ng mga Manggagawa sa
Asia, GR No. 17-594-96, Sept 18, 2013
113. Bankard, Inc. v NLRC, GR No. 171664, March 6, 2013
114. Tabangao Shell Refinery Employees Assn v Pilipinas Shell
Petroleum Corp., GR No. 170007, April 7, 2014
115. A. Soriano Aviation v. Employees Assn of A. Soriano Aviation, G.R.
No. 166879, August 14, 2009
116. Toyota Motors Phils., Corp Labor Union v. Toyota Motors Phils.
Corp Employees Union, GR No. 135806, Aug 8, 2022
117. Telefunken Semicondustors Employees Union v. CA, GR No. 401
Phil 776
118. Chua v. NLRC, GR No. 105775 , Feb 8, 1993
119. Escario, et. al. v NLRC, GR No. 160302, Sept 27, 2010

BOOK VI - POST EMPLOYMENT

(Articles 278-285 )
A. Security of Tenure
B. Requirements in Termination of Employment
C. Types of Employees
D. Causes of Termination
1. According to type of employee
2. Just Causes
3. Authorized Causes
E. Termination by the Employee
F. Consequences of Dismissal
G. Resignation
H. Retirement
I. Disease
J. Constructive Dismissal
Cases:
120. Tangga-an v Phil. Transmarine Carriers, Inc., GR No. 180636, March 13, 2013
121. Alert Security and Investigation Agency v Pasawilan, et. al., GR No. 182307,
Sept. 14, 2011
122. Archbuild Masters and Construction, Inc. v NLRC, GR No. 108142, Dec 26, 1995
123. First Philippine Industrial Corp v Calimbas, GR No. 179256, July 10, 2013
124. Poseidon International Maritime Services, Inc. v Tamala, et al., GR No. 186475,
July 26, 2013
125. Fianza v NLRC, GR No. 163601, Jun 26, 2013
126. Pasos v Phil. National Construction Corp., GR No. 192394, July 3, 2013
127. Concrete Solutions, Inc. v. Cabusas, GR No. 177812, Jun 19, 2013
128. Univac Develop Inc. v. Soriano, GR No.182702, July 19, 2013
129. Abbott Laboratories Phils v. Alacaraz, GR No. 192571, July 23, 2013
130. Sampaguita Auto Transport Corp v. NLRC, GR No. 197384, Jan 30, 2013
131. University of the East v Pepanio, GR No. 193897, Jan 23, 2013
132. Canedo v Kampilan Security and Detective Agency, Inc. , GR No. 179326, Jul 31,
2013
133. Villanueva v. Baliwag Navigation, Inc. , GR No. 206505, July 24, 2013
134. Sang-an v. Equator Knights Detective and Security Agency, GR No. 173189, Feb
13, 2013
135. Polyfoam-RGC International v Concepcion, GR No. 172349, June 13, 2012
136. Esguerra v. Valle Verde Country Club, Inc., GR No. 173012, June 13, 2012
137. Prudential Guarantee and Assurance Employee Labor Union v NLRC, GR No.
185335, June 13, 2012
138. Samar-Med Distribution v NLRC, GR No. 162385, July 15, 2013
139. De Jesus v Aquino, GR No. 164662,/165787, Feb 18, 2013
140. Cruz v BPI, GR No. 173357, Feb 13, 2013
141. Meralco v Dejan GR No. 194106, June 18, 2012
142. Paulino v NLRC, GR No. 176184, June 13, 2012
143. Apo Cement Corp v. Baptisma, GR No. 176671, June 20, 2012
144. Villanueva v NLRC, GR No. 176893, June 13, 2012
145. Nissan Motors Phils., Inc v. Angelo, GR No.164181, Sept 14, 2011
146. Yabut v Meralco, GR No. 190436, January 16, 2012
147. Dongon v Rapid Movers and Forwarders, Inc., GR No. 163431, Aug 28, 2013
148. Cavite Apparel, Inc. v. Marquez, GR No. 172044, Feb 6, 2013
149. Tegimenta Chemical Phils v. Oco, GR No. 175369, Feb 27, 2013
150. Cosmos Bottling Corp v Fermin, GR No. 193676/194303, June 20, 2012
151. Waterfront Cebu City Hotel v Jimenez, GR No. 174214, June 13, 2012
152. Manila Polo Club Employees Union v. Manila Polo Club, Inc., GR No. 172846,
July 24, 2013
Manila Mining Corp Employees Association -FFW v Manila Mining Corp, (supra)
153. Shimizu Philippines Constractors, Inc. vs. Virgilio P. Callanta, G.R. No. 165923,
September 29, 2010.
 General Milling Corporation vs. Violeta L. Viajar (supra)
154. Eleazar S. Padillo vs. Rural Bank of Nabunturan, Inc., et al. G.R. No. 199338,
January 21, 2013.
155. Nazareno v. Maersk Filipinas Crewings, Inc., GR No. 168703, Feb 26, 2013
156. Coastal Safeway Marine Services v Esguerra, GR No. 185352, Aug 10, 2011
157. Rolando L. Cervantes vs. PAL Maritime Corporation and/or Western Shipping

Agencies, Pte., Ltd. G.R. No. 175209. January 16, 2013.

158. DM Consunji Corp. v. Bello, GR No. 159371, July 29, 2013
Banco Filipino Savings and Mortgage Bank v Lazaro (supra)
159. Pasig Cylinder Mfg Corp v Rolo, et. al., GR No. 173631, Sept 8, 2010
160. Nippon Housing Phil., Inc. v Leynes, GR No. 177816, Aug 3, 2011
161. Bello v Bonifacio Security Services, Inc., GR No. 188086, Aug 3, 2011
Mojar v Agro Commercial Security Service Agency (supra)
162. Reyes, et. al. v. RP Guardians Security Agency, Inc., GR No. 193756, April 10,
2013
163. The Orchard Golf and Country Club v Francisco, GR No. 178125, March 18, 2013
164. Maxicare v. Contreras, GR No. 194352, Jan 30, 2013
165. Eleazar S. Padillo vs. Rural Bank of Nabunturan, Inc., et al. G.R. No. 199338,
January 21, 2013.
166. International Manning Agents v Illesca, GR No. 183054, Sept 29, 2010
167. 3rd Alert Security and Detective Services, Inc. v Navia, GR No. 200653, June 13,
2012
Banco Filipino Savings and Mortgage Bank v Lazaro (supra)
168. Republic of the Philippines v. Pacheo, GR No. 178021, January 25, 2012
169. Islriz Trading v. Capada, GR No. 168501, Jan 31, 2011
170. Garcia v PAL, GR No. 164856, Jan 20, 2009
171. St Joseph Academy of Valenzuela Faculty Association v. St Joseph Academy of
Valenzuela, GR No. 182957, June 13, 2013
172. Abella v Barrios, GR No. 7332, June 18, 2013
173. Uniliver Phils., Inc. v. Rivera, GR No. 201701, June 3, 2013
174. Banares v. Tabaco Women’s Transport Service Cooperative, GR No. 197353,
April 1, 2013
175. Nacar v. Gallery Frames, GR No. 189871, Aug 13, 2013
176. Philbag Industial Mfg. Corp. v Philbag Workers Union, GR No. 182486, June 20,
2012

BOOK VII
(Articles 286-302
Prescription of action
177. PLDT v Pingol, GR No. 182622, September 8, 2010
178. Medline Mgt Inc. v Roslinda, GR No. 168715, Sept 15, 2010