Case Digest (G.R. No. L-15279)
Facts:
- Philippine Wood Products and Alfredo Uy are the petitioners.
- Respondents include Teodorico Gorme, Manuel Capili, Alejandro Montilla, Making Purisima, Mario Gorme, Democrito Montajes, Joaquin Omapoy, and Simeon Flores.
- On January 6, 1958, respondents filed a petition in the Court of Industrial Relations for recovery of P2,777.
- The amount claimed represented unpaid minimum wage, overtime pay, separation pay, and attorney's fees.
- Respondents sought reinstatement with back wages from December 30, 1954, the date of their dismissal.
- Petitioners filed a motion to dismiss on January 28, 1958, arguing lack of jurisdiction.
- On February 12, 1958, the court dismissed the petition, stating it lacked jurisdiction over wage claims.
- Respondents filed a petition to reopen the case on October 2, 1958, citing a Supreme Court ruling.
- Petitioners opposed the reopening, claiming the dismissal was final and constituted res judicata.
- On February 4, 1959, the court ordered the case to be reopened, prompting further objections from petitioners.
Issue:
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Ruling:
- The Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Industrial Relations had jurisdiction over the claims for overtime pay, minimum wage, and separation pay.
- The Court held that the dismissal of the respondents' o...(Unlock)
Ratio:
- The Supreme Court emphasized that the Court of Industrial Relations has jurisdiction over claims arising from the employer-employee relationship, especially in wrongful dismissal cases.
- The Court referenced the ruling in Price Stabilization Corporation vs. Court of Industrial Relations, affirming jurisdiction over all employment-related claims.
- The number of employe...continue reading
Case Digest (G.R. No. L-15279)
Facts:
The case involves Philippine Wood Products and Alfredo Uy as petitioners against the Court of Industrial Relations and several respondents, including Teodorico Gorme, Manuel Capili, Alejandro Montilla, Making Purisima, Mario Gorme, Democrito Montajes, Joaquin Omapoy, and Simeon Flores. The events leading to the case began on January 6, 1958, when the respondents filed a petition in the Court of Industrial Relations seeking recovery of a total sum of P2,777. This amount represented the difference between what they had been paid and what they should have received as minimum wage under Republic Act No. 602, as well as claims for overtime pay under Commonwealth Act No. 444, separation pay under Republic Act No. 1052, and attorney's fees. The respondents also sought reinstatement to their positions with back wages from December 30, 1954, the date of their dismissal.
On January 28, 1958, the petitioners filed a motion to dismiss the case, arguing that the Court of Industrial Relations lacked jurisdiction over the claims, as they did not involve a dispute likely to cause a strike or lockout. On February 12, 1958, the court dismissed the respondents' petition, stating it had no jurisdiction over wage claims and that reinstatement could only be addressed in connection with an unfair labor practice case. Subsequently, on October 2, 1958, the respondents filed a petition to reopen the case, citing a Supreme Court ruling in Gomez vs. North Camarines Lumber Company, which held that such claims fell within the jurisdiction of the Court of Industrial Relations. The petiti...