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Quiet Firing is Constructive Dismissal

by Sonnie Santos | Jan 7, 2023 | Business and Human Rights, Employee Relations

Quiet firing is a fancy word used by millennials in modern workplaces. But the concept is not new, it is actually constructive dismissal

Online Bullying and Libel in the Philippines

by Sonnie Santos | Oct 11, 2021 | Bullying, CyberBullying, Office Bullying

Online Bullying is the top 3 cybercrime in the Philippines for the most part of 2020

When business closure is inevitable, how to off-board employees?

by Sonnie Santos | Apr 13, 2021 | Business and Human Rights, Due Process, Employment, Final Pay, HR ToolBox, News, Q and A, Termination

when saving jobs are no longer possible, what to do next?

When Is Work Considered Abandoned?

by Sonnie Santos | Apr 10, 2021 | Business and Human Rights, Employment, HR ToolBox, News, Q and A, Resignation, Termination

If an employee failed to observe the rendering period s/he promised, will this lead to the abandonment of work?

Regularization by default

by Sonnie Santos | Apr 9, 2021 | Business and Human Rights, Employment, HR ToolBox, News, Q and A, Regularization

Management oversight in monitoring the timeline and missing the performance feedbacking schedule for proby employees is common. When it happens, what will be the consequence?

State of Calamity Due to COVID-19 and Employee Right to Refuse On-Site Work

by Sonnie Santos | Sep 19, 2020 | Business and Human Rights, Employee Relations, Employment, News

The state of calamity due to COVID-19 was extended for one year in the Philippines. Can employees still invoke the right to refuse work?

How Human Is Human Resource Management?

by Sonnie Santos | Jul 18, 2020 | Business and Human Rights, Employee Relations

How to measure the ‘human’ in people management. Should the issues escalated by employees for hr action a fair indication?

What To Do When Employee Refuse Work Because of COVID-19

by Sonnie Santos | May 17, 2020 | Business and Human Rights, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations

Management is cautiously excited to re-open business after the lockdown. But an employee refuse work for fear of COVID-19 infection. What can be done?

After COVID-19 Lockdown, What to Do with Oversupply of Employees?

by Sonnie Santos | May 16, 2020 | Business and Human Rights, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations

After the COVID-19 lockdown, re-opening biz is a challenge. With the slump and added cost on safety measures, how will you address employee oversupply?

Employee Right To Refuse Work Because of COVID 19

by Sonnie Santos | Mar 17, 2020 | Business and Human Rights, Employee Relations, Employment, News

I’ve been receiving Qs since companies are now reopening. Can employee refuse work because of COVID-19? Can an employer sanction the employee?

Funds Went Missing When Passed Between Staffs, Who Should Pay?

by Sonnie Santos | Dec 29, 2019 | Business and Human Rights, Due Process, HR ToolBox, Q and A

Accountability eliminate gray areas. Define who are accountable, have it acknowledged and you will minimize finger pointing situations in the future.

Can You ‘Hold’ the Resignation of Employee Under Investigation?

by Sonnie Santos | Dec 19, 2019 | Due Process, HR ToolBox, Resignation, Termination

To hold or accept? Resignation of employee under investigation is always a hot topic with passionate ideas coming from both ends

Common Errors When Terminating Employees

by Sonnie Santos | Dec 16, 2019 | Better Biz, Better Work, Employee Relations, HR ToolBox, Start Up Tips, Termination

Terminating employees require both soft and technical skills to minimize human harm, and avoid unnecessary cost on labor case.

Paying Damages Without Full Admission of Guilt

by Sonnie Santos | Jun 30, 2019 | Due Process, HR ToolBox, Q and A, Termination

When both substantive and procedural due process are met, management can proceed with retributive or corrective actions even without the admission of guilt.

Sex and the Human Resource– part 1

by Sonnie Santos | Mar 13, 2018 | Coaching & Mentoring, Sex and Romance

Sex and the Human Resource- one of the FAQs I am receiving is when either HR or someone in leadership position gets into an intimate relationship with an officemate– from plain exchange of body fluids to one involving the heart.

In situations like these, should HR get involve? Why and how?

Comparative Table: DOLE DO 174, 18A, 19 and Labor Code

by Ely | Mar 21, 2017 | Employee Relations, Talent Management

Since the signing of DOLE Department Order 174, HR practitioners are seeking clarifications. Here’s a comparative table for reference and guidance.

When To Use Preventive Suspension

by Dericke | Jan 7, 2017 | Due Process, HR ToolBox

Preventive suspension is a measure to protect company’s property pending investigation of any alleged malfeasance or misfeasance committed by an employee

How To Write A Notice Of Decision

by Bong | Oct 24, 2016 | Due Process, HR ToolBox

Notice of decision memo is the 2nd of the twin notice rule. It contains the decision after conducting an administrative investigation.

Counting the Probationary Period: 6 Months or 180 Days?

by Sonnie Santos | Oct 19, 2016 | HR ToolBox, Regularization

One interpretation is 6th month employment anniversary; Another interpretation is 180 days, counting 30 days for each month. But which one is correct?

Probationary Period Extension?

by Sonnie Santos | Oct 8, 2016 | HR ToolBox, Regularization

Extension of probationary period is possible but not the general rule, lest it becomes a ploy to take advantage of the employee.

How To Hold An Administrative Meeting

by Bong | Jun 27, 2016 | Due Process, HR ToolBox

An ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING is necessary in termination cases to ensure employee under investigation is afforded all opportunity to due process

How To Write A Notice Of Administrative Meeting

by Bong | May 19, 2016 | Due Process, HR ToolBox

Admin meeting is a formal forum to prove an incident or case.

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