Practice question
A valid CBA guarantees a specified accrued benefit. A later company circular says employees lose that benefit on separation, contrary to the agreement. Which should guide resolution?
- The circular automatically prevails because HR issued it
- Separation erases all CBA rights
- The employer must honor the CBA rather than unilaterally impose the inconsistent condition
- Every benefit is always discretionary
- The employer may decide whether the CBA exists
Legal references
- Philippine Airlines v.Ahmee, GR221065/221164, April7,2025: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/apr2025/gr_221065_2025.html
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