Legal Question in Employment Law in Philippines

Dismissal of Complaint and Motion for Reconsideratio

There were two complaints in the same case which was dismissed by the lower labor arbiter. WHen appealed at the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), the NLRC set aside the Labor Arbiter's decision except for one complainant because she failed to sign in the joint Appeal--name removed--WHy? Because said complainant left for another country already to work without leaving any authorization for a representative, an administrator or a lawyer for example--name removed--Question: Should the complainant who is going to Appeal the case to the COurt of Appeals include the name of the other complainant in the title of the case-petition even if her case is already resolved and she is happy already with the decision for her.


Asked on 6/15/07, 1:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Reynaldo Destura Destura & Associates Law Offices

Re: Dismissal of Complaint and Motion for Reconsideratio

No, failure to participate in the appeal would not benefit him. It is a rule that only those who are privy to cases can be prejudiced or be benefitted. It can only work in his favor under very exceptional circumstances, depending on the facts of the case.

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Answered on 6/17/07, 7:53 pm


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