Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Philippines

Two workers were fired by a private organization because they used marijuana for sacramental purposes at a ceremony as required by their religion. They applied for unemployment compensation but was denied because the law disqualifies employees discharged for work related �misconduct�. Did this denial violate religious freedom of the respondents?


Asked on 2/11/13, 4:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

VOLTAIRE T. DUANO VOLTAIRE T. DUANO LAW OFFICE

To test this claim of religious freedom you can file a case for illegal dismissal then you would know if the labor tribunal will believe your claim. If you used this marijuana inside the employer's premises and during hours of work then your employer has a good ground to terminate you.

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Answered on 2/17/13, 5:30 am


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