Practice question
A worker’s entitlement to a particular allowance is admitted. The employer pleads that it paid but refuses to produce any payment proof and says the worker must prove a negative. Which allocation applies?
- The employer’s refusal proves payment automatically
- The employee always bears proof of nonpayment despite the admitted obligation
- No one must establish payment
- The employer must substantiate its payment defense
- Only a customer may verify wages
Legal references
- Philippine Airlines v. Ahmee, GR Nos. 221065 and 221164, April 7, 2025, main decision, proof of payment: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/apr2025/gr_221065_2025.html
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