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Practice question: Grant of Bonuses and Other Benefits

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

Can the word 'bonus' alone conclusively defeat an employee's proven contractual entitlement?
  1. Yes, every bonus is necessarily revocable.
  2. Yes, if the word appears in a heading.
  3. Yes, whenever the employer repeats the label.
  4. No, the substance of the established undertaking must be examined.
  5. No, because every gift automatically becomes a lifetime salary.

Legal references

  • https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/21642 — Eastern Telecommunications Philippines, Inc. v. Eastern Telecoms Employees Union, GR 185665, February 8, 2012, main decision.

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