Case Digest (G.R. No. 220481)
Facts:
- Victor S. Limlingan and Emmanuel A. Leyco filed a complaint against the Asian Institute of Management, Inc. (AIM) for illegal suspension, non-payment of salaries, and deprivation of benefits.
- They sought damages and attorney's fees.
- On February 26, 2008, Labor Arbiter Napoleon M. Menese ruled in their favor, declaring the suspension illegal and ordering AIM to pay withheld salaries and benefits, plus 10% for attorney's fees.
- AIM was directed to expunge the suspension from their records.
- AIM appealed, and on July 4, 2008, the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) modified the decision, validating a six-month suspension and awarding half-year salaries and P50,000 each as nominal damages.
- Both parties' motions for reconsideration were denied.
- The case was elevated to the Court of Appeals, which on May 4, 2010, deleted the suspension and imposed a formal reprimand, maintaining the award of one-year salaries and P50,000 each as nominal damages.
- The Court of Appeals' decision became final on July 25, 2011.
- Limlingan and Leyco sought a writ of execution and recomputation of the monetary award.
- AIM claimed to have computed and tendered payment, but no agreement was reached.
- On November 29, 2013, the Labor Arbiter ordered AIM to pay additional amounts based on Limlingan and Leyco's computation.
- AIM contested this, leading to further modifications by the NLRC and the Court of Appeals, particularly concerning legal interest rates and health insurance premiums.
Issue:
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Ruling:
- Yes, Limlingan and Leyco are entitled to interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the finality of the Court of Appeals' May 4, 2010 decision up to June 30, 2013, and 6% per annum from July 1, 2013, until full satisfaction of the award.
- Yes, Leyco is entitled to the award of healt...(Unlock)
Ratio:
- The Supreme Court ruled that Limlingan and Leyco are entitled to the legal interest rates as prescribed in the Nacar v. Gallery Frames case, which stipulates 12% per annum from the finality of judgment until June 30, 2013, and 6% per annum thereafter until full satisfaction.
- This was based on the princip...continue reading
Case Digest (G.R. No. 220481)
Facts:
The case involves Victor S. Limlingan and Emmanuel A. Leyco, who lodged a complaint against the Asian Institute of Management, Inc. (AIM) for illegal suspension, non-payment of salaries, and deprivation of medical benefits, life insurance, and other benefits. They also sought damages and attorney's fees. On February 26, 2008, Labor Arbiter Napoleon M. Menese ruled in favor of Limlingan and Leyco, declaring their one-year suspension illegal and ordering AIM to pay their withheld salaries and benefits, plus 10% for attorney's fees. AIM was also directed to expunge the suspension from their employment records. AIM appealed, and on July 4, 2008, the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) modified the decision, validating the suspension for six months and awarding Limlingan and Leyco half-year salaries and P50,000 each as nominal damages for due process violations. Both parties' motions for reconsideration were denied. The case was elevated to the Court of Appeals, which on May 4, 2010, further modified the NLRC's decision by deleting the suspension and imposing a formal reprimand instead, while maintaining the award of one-year salaries and P50,000 each as nominal damages. The Court of Appeals' decision became final on July 25, 2011. Limlingan and Leyco then sought the issuance of a writ of execution and recomputation of the monetary award. AIM claimed to have computed and tendered payment, but the parties failed to reach an agre...