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 […]
Timeline Details Final Seconds of Crashed Air India Flight
Investigators released a preliminary account of the crash, describing how the plane struggled after its fuel supply was cut. Source link
Man Falls to His Death Descending Mountain in Glacier National Park
The man fell from a steep, off-trail climbing route on the west side of Mount Gould, the authorities said. Source link
Tenant’s right of redemption over agricultural land sold to a third party
Dear PAO, My father and I have been the long-standing tenants of an agricultural land owned by the Ventura family. The said family promised that if they will sell their land, they will first offer it to us. However, sometime last month, I discovered that the land was sold to another buyer. Can we nullify […]
How to Avoid Checked Bag Fees Using Credit Cards
We asked travel and credit card experts how to maximize value and save money when it comes to pesky luggage add-ons. Here’s what you need to know. Source link
Tips For Travelers on Baggage Fees and Airline Credit Cards
We asked travel and credit card experts how to maximize value and save money when it comes to pesky luggage add-ons. Here’s what you need to know. Source link
Public Utility Jeepneys are not exempted from emission testing
Dear PAO, I read an article last time regarding the exemption of the vintage vehicles from the Clean Air Act. I would like to know whether old jeepneys are also exempted from emission testing? I often see jeepneys which emit thick black smoke in our roads here in the Metro. Thank you. Macario Dear Macario, […]
Job description as cashier does not automatically constitute qualified theft
Dear PAO, My sister was a carpark cashier at a mall parking lot. Last year, she was accused and later on charged with qualified theft after she was allegedly caught in possession of cash amounting to P800 during the routine frisking and bag inspection after duty. Her employer claimed that since employees were not allowed […]