Twin notice rule in terminating an employee
Dear PAO, For several months, I noticed a discrepancy in our inventory and store sales. This prompted me to install a CCTV in my store. While reviewing the CCTV footage, I noticed one of my employees entering the store premises at night, taking several boxes from our supply section. Because of my dismay, I immediately […]
‘The Interview’: Rick Steves Refuses to Get Cynical About the World
The guidebook writer and television personality reflects on his cancer diagnosis, social media’s corrosive effect on tourism and the transformative power of travel. Source link
Gender-Based Streets and Public Spaces Sexual Harassment
Dear PAO, Last week, while I was walking alone along Timog Avenue, Quezon City, a man who was seated alone on a bench whistled at me, called my attention, and said, while staring at my chest, “Miss sexy, that is gorgeously big and heavy.” As I walked past him, I was astounded when he suddenly […]
The Under-the-Radar Filipino Island That Evokes 1970s Bali
A guide to Siargao, a surf spot turned luxury escape, with insider tips on where to find powdery beaches and coconut slushies. Source link
Independent civil action not affected by dismissal of criminal case
Dear PAO, My son was hit by a car, and he was admitted to a hospital because of the serious injuries he sustained. A corresponding criminal case was filed against the car driver. Unfortunately, the accused was acquitted. The court found that the accused did not commit the offense charged. A friend convinced me to […]
Read Your Way Around Chicago
Chicago is a city of bookish abundance, home to countless literary giants past and present. The author Rebecca Makkai recommends works that capture its spirit. Source link
Nuances on the IRR regarding service charges
Dear PAO, I am a massage therapist, but I stopped working for about two years to take care of my now two-year-old son. It was only recently that I was hired by an agency, and I am assigned to work at a massage clinic in our province. According to my co-therapists, the clinic stopped hiring […]
Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Fees for Checked Bags and Seating
At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, senators framed the tacked-on fees for passenger seats or bags as akin to extortion. Airline executives pushed back, saying they gave customers options. Source link
Notice to mortgagor is required prior to extrajudicial foreclosure
Dear PAO, I recently discovered that my property, which I used as collateral for a loan, was extrajudicially foreclosed by the bank without any personal notice. The bank told me that under our contract, in case of default, they may exercise all legal remedies without need of notice or demand, including the extrajudicial foreclosure of […]
Anna Sui Shares Her Favorite Lipstick and Eyeliner
Plus: jewelry with a resilient spirit, a riverside hotel in Lisbon and more recommendations from T Magazine. Source link