Illegal deductions from employees’ salary
Dear PAO, I am employed as a goldsmith by RP Jewelry. Before I started working there, several incidents of theft were reportedly committed by employees of the said store. Therefore, the management decided to impose a policy requiring goldsmiths to post a deposit equivalent to 10 percent of our weekly salaries. RP Jewelry stated that […]
Looking for a Summer Ski Fix? Head to South America.
In Chile and Argentina, dramatic slopes, lots of snow and an unusual après ski scene await. Source link
WNBA Star A’ja Wilson’s Tips on Where to to Eat, Drink and Chill in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Aces standout, one of the W.N.B.A.’s top players, shares her tips for places to eat, drink and chill — both on and off the Strip. Source link
Suspension of payment on condominiums
Dear PAO, I purchased a pre-selling condominium unit here in Metro Manila in 2021. At that time, I was promised that the unit would be turned over by September 2024. A year has passed, and yet, the condominium building is still far from completion. I decided to stop paying my monthly installment because the developer […]
Traveling Light: How to Pack a Personal Item
As more airlines charge for traditional carry-on bags, those who don’t want to pay need to fit everything into a tote, small duffel bag, daypack or roomy purse. Here’s how. Source link
Arizona Governor Seeks Investigation of Federal Handling of Grand Canyon Fire
Gov. Katie Hobbs questioned why the U.S. government decided to manage the Dragon Bravo fire, which started with a lightning strike, as a “controlled burn” during the height of the summer. Source link
Rent control for residential units with monthly rental rate of P10,000 and below
Dear PAO, I am a 28-year-old government employee and have been renting the same room near my office for the past four years. My monthly rent is P4,000. Recently, my landlord informed me that he will be increasing my monthly rental fee. I respectfully requested that the increase be deferred to a later time, but […]
Reversion to normal work hours a valid exercise of management prerogative
Dear PAO, At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, our company shifted to a four-day compressed workweek arrangement, supposedly to help contain the spread of the virus. The company consulted us regarding the proposed changes and almost every employee consented to it because we deem it more convenient to render ten hours of work for […]
A Grand Canyon Access Point Is Closed as 19,000 Acres Burn Nearby
Access via the North Rim, a lesser-used gateway to the national park, was closed as the White Sage fire continued to burn on Saturday. Source link
What is a ‘hot pursuit’ arrest?
Dear PAO, Isn’t a warrant of arrest necessary before a person accused of a crime can be lawfully arrested? That was what we were taught in school back in the day. But I recently read online that a person may be arrested without a warrant if it is done during a “hot pursuit.” Please excuse […]