Title
Cambil vs. Kabalikat para sa Maunlad na Buhay, Inc.
Case
G.R. No. 245938
Decision Date
Apr 5, 2022
Probationary employee dismissed for failing to meet communicated performance standards; SC upheld termination, citing valid grounds and due process compliance.
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Timeline (G.R. No. 245938)

  1. Hiring Date: On May 30, 2016, Cattleya R. Cambil was hired by Kabalikat Para sa Maunlad na Buhay, Inc. (KMBI) as a Program Officer on a probationary basis.

  2. Training Program: KMBI instructed Cambil to attend a one-week Basic Operations Training Program from June 1 to 7, 2016, to familiarize her with her duties.

  3. Employment Packet: On June 2, 2016, Cambil received an employment packet that included her Appointment Letter, Performance Standards, KMBI Code of Ethics, Job Description, and Code of Conduct.

  4. Probationary Period: Cambil's probationary employment was set to last from May 30, 2016, to November 26, 2016, with a monthly wage of Php 10,600.00.

  5. Termination Dispute: Cambil claimed she was terminated on July 22, 2016, while KMBI asserted her termination occurred on August 1, 2016.

  6. Illness Notification: On July 19, 2016, Cambil reported to work despite feeling unwell and later texted her co-worker that she was going home.

  7. Medical Advice: Following medical advice, Cambil did not report for work on July 20 and 21, 2016, due to her worsening condition.

  8. Return to Work: Cambil returned to work on July 22, 2016, only to be informed by her supervisor, Mark Edwin Espos, that her services had been terminated.

  9. Performance Evaluation: KMBI directed Cambil to complete a self-evaluation on July 22, 2016, after her unauthorized absence.

  10. Performance Rating: On July 25, 2016, Esp...continue reading


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