Job termination laws discussed

MANILA, Philippines - To educate and update business owners, administrators and HR and legal practitioners on the lawful dismissal of employees and prevent manpower problems, the Center for Global  Best Practices (www.cgbp.org; Manila lines 842-7148/ 59, Baguio (074) 423-5148, and Cebu telephone numbers (032) 512-3106/ 07) is launching a special one-day seminar entitled, “Best Practices Guide to Valid Dismissal” at The Baguio Country Club on Feb. 8. This one-day seminar is open to the public and is applicable to all types of businesses including non-profit organization. It is for everyone involved in employee management.  The seminar will cover topics such as the rights of employer and employee, substantive and procedural due process before dismissal, just causes for dismissal such as serious misconduct, sexual harassment, insubordination or wilful disobedience, neglect of duties, abandonment of work, fraud, and wilful breach of trust and confidence, commission of a crime or offense, and other causes of dismissal under Article 282 identified as “analogous.” This special event will feature expert HR practitioner Elvin Villanueva, author of the book A Guide to Valid Dismissal of Employees.  He has also authored 12 other best-selling books including, Guide on Employee Compensation and Benefits vol. 1 & 2; Guide on Wage Order & Minimum Wage; Human Resource Forms vol. 1 & 2, Notices and Contracts; Leave Benefits; Gabay sa Mga Karapatan ng Mga OFWs, A Guide to Valid Job Contracting and Subcontracting.  Register today and get early bird and group discounts! This is a limited-seats-only program and pre-registration is required. For inquiries, call program leader Zennie Escudero or email [email protected].