Title
Alcazaren vs. Univet Agricultural Products Inc.
Case
G.R. No. 149628
Decision Date
Nov 22, 2005
A sales representative files a complaint against his employer for illegal suspension and dismissal, but the Court of Appeals rules in favor of the employer, stating that the employee was not constructively dismissed and had willfully disobeyed company orders.
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Case Digest (G.R. No. 149628)

Facts:

  • Edgardo B. Alcazaren, a sales representative, filed a complaint against his employer, Univet Agricultural Products Inc., for illegal suspension and dismissal.
  • Alcazaren was employed by Univet Agricultural Products Inc. as a sales representative in Capiz and Aklan, and was later promoted to sales supervisor in the West Visayas Area.
  • Alcazaren refused to accept a transfer to the East Visayas and failed to attend meetings and conferences scheduled by the company.
  • Alcazaren also refused to turn over a company vehicle assigned to him.
  • Univet Agricultural Products Inc. suspended Alcazaren for 30 days pending resolution of the charges against him.
  • Despite the suspension, Alcazaren still refused to turn over the company vehicle.
  • The company eventually terminated his employment due to his continuous and repeated violations of company rules and regulations.
  • Alcazaren filed a complaint against Univet Agricultural Products Inc. with the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) for illegal dismissal.
  • The Labor Arbiter dismissed the complaint, but the NLRC granted Alcazaren's appeal and declared that he was illegally and constructively dismissed.
  • The NLRC ordered Univet Agricultural Products Inc. to reinstate Alcazaren and pay him backwages.
  • Univet Agricultural Products Inc. appealed the NLRC's decision to the Court of Appeals, which granted the appeal and reversed the NLRC's decision.
  • The Court of Appeals found that Alcazaren was not constructively dismissed and that his termination was justified under the company's rules and Article 282(a) and (c) of the Labor Code.
  • Alcazaren filed a motion for reconsideration, which the Court of Appeals denied.
  • He then filed a petition for review on certiorari with the Supreme Court.

Issue:

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Ruling:

  • The Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeals, ruling in favor of Univet Agricultural Products Inc. and affirm...(Unlock)

Ratio:

  • The Court of Appeals did not commit any grave abuse of discretion in reversing the NLRC's decision.
  • Alcazaren's refusal ...continue reading

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