G.R. No. 112535 - Cinderella Marketing Corp. vs. National Labor Relations Commission

Case Summary (G.R. No. 112535)

Applicable Law

This case is analyzed under the provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, particularly laws related to labor and employee rights.

Background of the Dispute

The National Labor Relations Commission evaluated claims for money allowances owed to the private respondents. The initial decision issued on June 22, 1998, upheld the claimants' right to financial compensation based on assessments made concerning their employment conditions with the Petitioner.

Decision on Money Claims

In the June 22, 1998 decision, the Senior Division of the National Labor Relations Commission ruled favorably for respondents under G.R. No. 112535, awarding specific amounts to various employees for their money claims. The awarded amounts ranged from approximately P12,440.06 to P32,861.94, thereby recognizing the monetary entitlements of those claimants.

Motion for Clarification

On July 10, 1998, the private respondents under G.R. No. 113758 filed a motion seeking clarification regarding their exclusion from the initial decision on money claims. The motion underscored an apparent oversight in the previous ruling, where the decisions regarding money claims for respondents in G.R. No. 113758 were not expressly stated.

Court's Resolution

Upon reviewing the records, the Court acknowledged the oversight and confirmed that private respondents in G.R. No. 113758 were indeed entitled to similar financial compensations. The Court then granted their motion for clarification and modified its earlier decision to ensure that the money claims for the omitted respondents were properly addressed.

Revised Award of Claims

The Court subsequently awarded specific amounts to the respondents in G.R. No. 113758, ranging from P12,077.00 to P15,774.72 for each claimant, thereby rectifying the previous omission and upholding the rights o