Practice question
A worker misses several days because of documented hospitalization and communicates a desire to resume duties after discharge. The employer relies solely on the attendance gap. What abandonment element is not established by that gap?
- Communication proves an intent never to return
- The gap conclusively proves both elements
- Hospitalization automatically terminates every job
- Unjustified absence and deliberate severance intent cannot simply be assumed
- Every illness is resignation
Legal references
- Amor v. Constant Packaging, GR 259988, May 19, 2025, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/may2025/gr_259988_2025.html
- Ador v. T. Osada Logistics, GR 265600, February 24, 2026, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2026/feb2026/gr_265600_2026.html
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