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Practice question: Jurisdiction in Local Employment Cases

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Practice question

A private agricultural employee brings a termination dispute without any applicable special forum. Explain why the agricultural nature of the work alone does not defeat Article 224 jurisdiction.

Legal references

  • RA 6715, Section 9, Labor Code Article 224 (formerly 217): https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6715_1989.html

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