New Wellness Programs at 6 Resorts

Sleep tracking, “snow showers” and underwater “soundscapes” are among the offerings at resorts that also happen to be in dream locations. Source link

Conditions to be entitled to receive overtime pay

Dear PAO, Prior to my resignation, I worked at a domestic shipping company involved in the delivery of consignments from Metro Manila to different parts of the Philippines. I would like to know if I can receive overtime pay since I stayed in the cargo vessel for at least three months whenever I am called […]

Legal remedies against a lessor’s failure to make necessary repairs

Dear PAO: I have been leasing a bungalow house for nine months. Unfortunately, the kitchen sink is not draining properly, causing puddles of water to form inside the house. I informed my landlord about this, but he has not taken action to resolve it and has ignored my calls and text messages. I’m concerned about […]

Elements of grave threats | The Manila Times

Dear PAO, I recently had a misunderstanding with my neighbor and intentionally avoided him to prevent further confrontations. Unfortunately, we accidentally bumped into each other while walking in our barangay. He was very angry and shouted at me when he saw me. Before parting ways, he uttered, “Talagang nagpakita ka pa sa akin, papatayin kita!” […]

Separation pay is not awarded to employees who commit grave misconduct

Dear PAO, My uncle is employed by a prestigious corporation. Due to a business recession, the company retrenched a part of its workforce. In opposition to the retrenchment, some of its employees, including my uncle, staged a strike. Meanwhile, the government found the retrenchment to be justified but declared the strike to be illegal. As […]