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Practice question: Grant of Bonuses and Other Benefits

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

A valid bonus plan conditions a nonstatutory payment on a stated profit threshold. No contrary agreement or practice exists, and the threshold is not met. Explain the analysis.

Legal references

  • Eastern Telecommunications Philippines v. Eastern Telecoms Employees Union, G.R. No. 185665, February 8, 2012, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/21642
  • American Wire and Cable Daily Rated Employees Union v. American Wire and Cable Co., G.R. No. 155059, April 29, 2005, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2005/apr2005/gr_155059_2005.html
  • Arco Metal Products v. Samahan ng mga Manggagawa sa Arco Metal-NAFLU, G.R. No. 170734, May 14, 2008, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/45241

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