Practice question
An unresolved grievance concerns interpretation of a CBA benefit clause. No gross violation is alleged or shown, but a party calls it unfair labor practice to avoid voluntary arbitration. Explain the jurisdictional distinction.
Legal references
- https://www.scribd.com/document/1056241538/DO-255-25-Revised-Procedural-Guidelines-in-the-Conduct-of-Voluntary-Arbitration-Proceedings — Reproduced DOLE Department Order255-25, RuleIII Section1, original issued text.
- https://library.laborlaw.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2022.Labor_.Code_.DOLE-edition.pdf — Labor Code Articles274–275 [261–262].
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