Timeline (G.R. No. 50915)
Promotional Dealership Contracts
From 1972 to 1974, Associated Anglo-American Tobacco Corporation entered into identical contracts of promotional dealership with three individuals: Epifanio Cabillan, Sofronio Perdigon, and Walfrido Alvarez.Employment of Respondents
The dealers hired private respondents as drivers or helpers, who were subsequently dismissed from their positions.Duration of Employment
Respondent Guarino worked for 4 months, Marquez for 3 months, Enriquez for 5 months, and San Juan for 1.5 months under the respective dealers.Filing of Complaint
On October 15, 1973, the National President of the Associated Federation of Labor (AFL) filed a complaint against the petitioner for unfair labor practices and violations of labor laws.Petitioner's Denial
The petitioner corporation denied the existence of an employer-employee relationship with the dismissed employees.Labor Arbiter's Decision
The Labor Arbiter ruled that the petitioner was liable for the claims, ordered reinstatement of the employees, and awarded full backwages, except for the unfair labor practice charge.Appeal to NLRC
The petitioner appealed the Labor Arbiter's decision to the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), which dismissed the appeal.Secretary of Labor's Affirmation
On July 8, 1976, the Secretary of Labor affirmed the NLRC's decision.Elevation to the Office of the President
The petitioner further elevated the case to the Office of the President, seeking a review of the decisions.Modification of Backwages
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