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Atty. Manuel J. Laserna Jr.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Labor cases; FAQs - NLRC

Proceedings.
See - Department of Labor and Employment - Pages

"x x x.

FAQs - NLRC Proceedings

NLRC Proceedings: What is an appeal in compulsory arbitration?

When an aggrieved party is not satisfied with the decision, order or award of
the Labor Arbiter, POEA Administrator or DOLE Regional Director or his duly
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authorized hearing officer, the decision, award or order may be elevated to

the Commission Proper upon grounds provided by law.

NLRC Proceedings: When to submit position papers/ memorandum

If, during the conferences, the parties fail to agree upon an amicable
settlement, either in whole or in part, the Labor Arbiter shall issue an order
directing the parties to simultaneously file their respective verified position
papers, with the supporting documents and affidavits within fifteen (15)
calendar days from the date of the last conference, with proof of having
furnished each other with the copies thereof.
The verified position papers shall cover only those claims and causes of
action raised in the complaint excluding those that may have been amicably
settled.
The Labor Arbiter determines the necessity of a hearing
As soon as the parties have submitted their position papers/memorandum,
the Labor Arbiter shall, motu propio, determine whether there is a need for a
formal trial or hearing. The Labor Arbiter may, at his discretion, ask
clarificatory questions to further elicit facts or information, including but not
limited to the subpoena of relevant documentary evidence from any party or
witness.

NLRC Proceedings: How many copies of the appeal must be submitted

and where does one file an appeal?

The appeal, in five (5) legibly typewritten copies, may be filed with the
respective Regional Arbitration Branch, the DOLE Regional Office or the
POEA, where the case was heard and decided.

NLRC Proceedings: When will the Labor Arbiter render decision?

The Arbiter shall render his decision within thirty (30) calendar days, without
extension, after the submission of the case by the parties for resolution, even
in the absence of stenographic notes, provided however that cases involving
Overseas Filipino Workers shall be decided within ninety (90) calendar days
after the filing of the complaint which shall be deemed perfected upon
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acquisition by the labor arbiter of jurisdiction over the respondent/s. (Sec. 5,

Rule 5, NLRC Rules as Amended)

NLRC Proceedings: May the Labor Arbiter conciliate disputes?

Yes. At any stage of the proceedings in all cases, the Arbiter shall exert all
efforts and take positive steps toward resolving the dispute through
conciliation.

NLRC Proceedings: Conference

The Labor Arbiter shall summon the parties to a conference within two days
from receipt of an assigned case.The purpose of the conference is either to:
amicably settle the dispute;
determine the real parties in interest;
define and simplify the issues of the case;
enter into admissions and/or stipulations of facts; and
thresh out preliminary matters. (Sec. 2, Rule 5, NLRC Rules as
Amended)

NLRC Proceedings: When is a hearing necessary or not?

If there is a need for a hearing, the Labor Arbiter shall issue an order setting
the date or dates for said hearing which shall be terminated within ninety (90)
days from initial hearing. However, if he finds no necessity for further hearing
after the parties have submitted their position papers and supporting
documents, he shall issue an Order to that effect and inform the parties. The
Arbiter shall render his decision in the case within ninety (90) days.

NLRC Proceedings: What is the period of appeal?

Within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of such decisions, awards or
orders of the Labor Arbiter or of the POEA Administrator. In case of a
decision of the Regional Director or his duly authorized hearing officer, the
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appeal may be filed within five (5) calendar days from receipt of such
decisions, awards or orders.

NLRC Proceedings: What are certified labor disputes?

Certified labor disputes are cases certified to the Commission for compulsory
arbitration by the Secretary of Labor and Employment if in his opinion, there
exists a labor dispute causing or likely to cause a strike or lockout in an
industry indispensable to the national interest. (Sec. 2, Rule 9, NLRC Rules
as Amended)
What are the effects of certification?
Upon certification, the intended or impending strike or lockout is
automatically prohibited even if there is a motion for reconsideration of the
certification order in the Office of the Secretary.
If a work stoppage has already taken place at the time of the Certification, all
striking or locked-out employees are to immediately return to work and the
employer shall immediately resume operations and readmit all workers under
the same terms existing before the strike or lockout. (Sec. 5, Rule 9, NLRC
Rules as Amended)
When will the Commission resolve a certified case?
The Commission, sitting in the appropriate Division shall decide or resolve
the certified dispute within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of
submission of the dispute for resolution. (Sec. 4, Rule 9, NLRC Rules as
Amended)

NLRC Proceedings: Number of conferences allowed

The number of conferences shall not exceed three (3) settings and shall be
terminated within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the first
conference.
No motion for postponement shall be entertained. Non-appearance of the
complainant/s during the scheduled hearings for mediation/conciliation
conference shall be a ground for the dismissal of the case without prejudice.
In case of non-appearance of the respondent/s during the first conference, a
second conference shall proceed. Non-appearance of the respondent/s
during the second conference shall immediately terminate the mandatory
conciliation/mediation conference. The complainant/s shall thereupon be
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allowed to file his position paper as well as submit evidence in support of his
cause or causes of action after which, the labor arbiter shall render his
decision on the basis of the evidence on record. (Sec. 2, Rule 5, NLRC
Rules as Amended)

NLRC Proceedings: What are the other requisites for the perfection of
an appeal?

The appeal should be under oath.

Proof of payment of appeal fee.
Proof of posting of a cash or surety bond.
Must be accompanied by a memorandum of appeal which shall state
the grounds relied upon and the supporting arguments.
A statement of the date when the appellant received the appealed
decision or award.
Proof of service on the other party of such appeal.

NLRC Proceedings: How much is the appeal fee?

An appeal fee of one hundred and ten (P110.00) pesos must be paid by the
appellant to the Regional Arbitration Branch, DOLE Regional Office or the
POEA.

NLRC Proceedings: When is a bond required in an appeal?

In case the decision of the Labor Arbiter, POEA Administrator and DOLE
Regional Director or his duly authorized hearing officer involves monetary
award.

NLRC Proceedings: Can an appeal for decisions involving monetary

award be perfected without posting a bond?

An appeal by the employer shall be perfected only upon posting of a cash or

surety bond issued by a reputable bonding company duly accredited by the
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Commission or the Supreme Court in an amount equivalent to the monetary

award.

NLRC Proceedings: What is the period to resolve the appeal?

The appeal from the decision, order or reward of the Labor Arbiter and
POEA Administrator shall be resolved by the Commission within 20 calendar
days from receipt of the answer of the appellee or upon the filing of the last
pleading or memorandum.
In case of an appeal from the decision of the DOLE Regional Director or his
duly authorized hearing officer, it shall be resolved within 10 calendar days.
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MANUEL J. LASERNA JR.-
Admitted to the Bar in 1985
(3rd placer, 1984 bar exam,
90.95%). Law professor of
FEU, Manila, 1985 to 2006
(ret.). Educ.: AB Journ., UP,
Diliman, QC, 1975; Bachelor of
Laws (LL.B.), cum laude, FEU,
1984; Master of Laws (LL.M.),
UST, (cand.), Manila [as FEU
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(90.95%; only 22% passed);
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management scholar (AIM,
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UST). Bar leader in southern
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