Case Digest (G.R. No. 112539)
Facts:
- The case involves National Sugar Refineries Corporation v. National Labor Relations Commission (G.R. No. 112539).
- Employees Benjamin L. Quimba and Monico Lagrana were illegally dismissed.
- Quimba had 20 years and 10 months of service; Lagrana had 10 years and 4 months.
- Both were promoted to managerial positions: Quimba as Sugar Warehouse Superintendent and Lagrana as Sugar Warehouse Supervisor.
- In late 1988, NASUREFCO faced a raw sugar shortage, leading to an investigation into potential theft of used bags.
- Quimba and Lagrana were placed on a 30-day preventive suspension during the investigation.
- They were dismissed in November 1989 for alleged gross negligence and loss of trust.
- The Labor Arbiter ruled the dismissal illegal, a decision affirmed by the NLRC.
- NASUREFCO contested the ruling, claiming the employees were guilty of gross negligence.
Issue:
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Ruling:
- The Supreme Court declared the dismissal of Quimba and Lagrana illegal.
- NASUREFCO failed to provide adequate evidence for claims of gross negligence and loss of trust.
- The Court upheld the NLRC's decision, affirming t...(Unlock)
Ratio:
- The Supreme Court noted NASUREFCO's lack of substantial evidence for gross negligence or loss of trust.
- Article 282 of the Labor Code requires habituality for dismissals based on gross negligence, which was not met in this case.
- The employer bears the burden of proof for jus...continue reading
Case Digest (G.R. No. 112539)
Facts:
The case of National Sugar Refineries Corporation v. National Labor Relations Commission (G.R. No. 112539) involves the illegal dismissal of two employees, Benjamin L. Quimba and Monico Lagrana, who were both employed by the National Sugar Refineries Corporation (NASUREFCO). Quimba had a substantial tenure of 20 years and 10 months, while Lagrana had served for 10 years and 4 months. Both employees were promoted to managerial roles, with Quimba holding the position of Sugar Warehouse Superintendent and Lagrana serving as Sugar Warehouse Supervisor. In late 1988, NASUREFCO faced a significant shortage of raw sugar, prompting an investigation into the potential theft of used bags. During this investigation, Quimba and Lagrana were subjected to a 30-day preventive suspension. Subsequently, in November 1989, they were dismissed on the grounds of alleged gross negligence and loss of trust and confidence. The Labor Arbiter ruled in favor of the employees, declaring their dismissal illegal, a decision that was later affirmed by the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC). NASUREFCO contested this ruling, asserting that the employees were indeed guilty of gross negligence.
Issue:
- Was the dismiss...