Philippine Bar review · Question

Practice question: Jurisdiction in Labor Relations Cases (DO 255, s. 2025, Rule III)

Essay Medium

Practice question

A party refuses arbitration after a grievance is exhausted despite a named CBA arbitrator. Describe the prescribed response rather than assuming a perpetual veto.

Legal references

  • DOLE Department Order 255-2025, Rule III Sections 2-3, reproduced issued text: https://www.scribd.com/document/1056241538/DO-255-25-Revised-Procedural-Guidelines-in-the-Conduct-of-Voluntary-Arbitration-Proceedings
  • NCMB official explanation of updated voluntary-arbitration rules, August 2025: https://ncmb.gov.ph/ncmb-dole-unveil-updated-rules-to-streamline-voluntary-arbitration-procedure/

Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.