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Practice question: Floating Status (See also DO 215, s. 2020)

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A business resumes operations after an emergency closure but leaves a regular employee on floating status beyond six months without a valid extension agreement or another lawful basis. Explain the significance of Polintan v. Malabanan.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/jul2024/gr_268527_2024.html — Polintan v. Malabanan, GR 268527, July 29, 2024, main decision; Article 301 and full text of DO 215-20 section 1 amending Book VI Rule I section 12.

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