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Legal Guide PhilippinesWhat Happens When Employees File Labor Cases Against Employers?When Employees File Labor Cases Against Employers | Know Your RightsLabor disputes can be stressful, but understanding the process is key. In this video, we break down what happens when an employee files a labor case against their employer โ from filing a complaint to possible outcomes. Whether you're an employee seeking justice or an employer wanting to stay compliant, this guide is for you.๐ Learn about:Grounds for filing a labor complaintThe legal process and where to fileCommon outcomes and employer liabilitiesTips for protecting your rights in the workplace๐ Donโt forget to like, share, and subscribe for more legal and labor...2025-05-1531 minLegal Guide PhilippinesEstate Settlement Who Inherits in the Philippinesโธโธ Subscribe to Legal Guide Phโธโธ Get our Books here: shopee.ph/legalguide.phโWondering who gets what when someone passes away in the Philippines? LegalGuide PH breaks it downโwhether thereโs a will or not, the law decides who inherits, from spouses and kids to siblings and beyond. Stay informed to avoid surprises.โ.Facebook: @LegalGuidePhTiktok: @legalguide.ph2025-05-1338 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesAWOL After ResignationPwede parin bang ma AWOL ang isang employee kahit na nakapag pasa kana ng Resignation Letter?
Stay tuned because we're about to unravel the mystery of being AWOL even after resigning!
Welcome to legal guide philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. I'm Atty. Ramon Ramirez and im with my partner Atty. Erwin Zagala.
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Wasn't it simple? Now, go make better choices!
#LegalGuideShow #LegalTips #Resignation #30dayturnover #AWOL...2024-06-0808 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesWhy AWOL Happens?Nagtataka kaba kung bakit madaming emplyado ang nag a-AWOL?
Curious about the reasons behind this trend and what it means for both employees and employers?
Stay tuned because we're about to uncover the factors contributing to the rise in AWOL cases and what you can do about it!
Welcome to legal guide philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. I'm Atty. Ramon Ramirez and I'm with my partner Atty. Erwin Zagala.
Today, we're talking about why employees...2024-06-0108 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesCan Boss Refuse my Resignation?
Sawa kana ba sa trabaho mo at nag-iisip kang mag resign ngayon?
But hold on, Pwede nga bang i-refuse ng boss mo ang iyong resignation?
Welcome to legal guide philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. I'm Atty. Ramon Ramirez and im with my partner Atty. Erwin Zagala.
Today, we're gonna clear the air and talk about the ins and outs of this topic in Philippine law.
If you want to get more guide to labor law, check our resignation guide course at info.legalguide.ph/resignation
Wasn't it simple? Now, go make better...2024-05-2508 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesWhy Do I Need an Affidavit of Loss?
Bakit nga ba required ang AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS I?
Have you ever wondered:ย Why they ask for affidavit of loss?
Are you curious about the significance legally on why they ask for it.
Welcome to legal guide philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. I'm Atty. Ramon Ramirez and im with my partner Atty. Erwin Zagala.
Stay tuned! Because we're about to uncover the importance of affidavit of loss and how they can help you.
If you want to get a guide t...2024-05-1805 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesImplications of Issuing a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) to a Non-individual
Ever wondered kung ano ang implications of issuing a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) sa isang non-individual?Curious ka ba kung paano ito makaka affect sa legal transactions in the Philippines?Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices.Today, we're talking about the implications of issuing a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) to a non-individual. Letโs dive in!If you want to get a guide to legal documents, get a copy of our book Notary not included at info.legalguide.ph/notaryThis book will guide you on how to dr...2024-05-1710 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesWhat is an SPA for?
๐ Wondering about the implications of issuing a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) to a non-individual? ๐ง Curious how this affects legal transactions in the Philippines?
Keep watching because we're about to uncover the crucial details!
Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices.
Today, we're diving into what happens when you issue an SPA to a non-individual.
If you want to get a guide to legal documents, get a copy of our book Notary not included at info.legalguide.ph/notary
This...2024-05-0106 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesWhat is Promissory Note (PN) and Why you need one?
Ano ba ang Promissory note?
Bakit mo 'to kailangan sa ilang mga sitwasyon?
Stay tuned because in this episode, we're about to uncover the importance of promissory notes and how they can benefit you!
Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. I'm Atty. Ramon Ramirez and I'm with my partner, Atty Erwin Zagala.
If you want to get a guide to legal documents, get a copy of our book Notary not included at info.legalguide.ph/notary2024-03-2307 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesMy deceased parents didn't leave a will. Should I be worried?
Paano nga ba kung hindi nag-iwan ng last will and testament ang yumaong magulang mo? ๐ Dapat ba itong ikabahala?
Stick around because we're about to dive deep into this topic and ease your worries!
Join us as we break down complex legal issues to empower you. ๐
Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. Iโm Atty. Ramon Ramirez and Iโm with partner Atty. Erwin Zagala and we will delve into what steps to take if there's no will left behind.
Tune in...2024-03-1505 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesHow to Choose Representative for Estate Settlement
Kanino mo ba pwedeng ipagkatiwala ang Estate settlement mo if you're Abroad?
Paano nga ba ang process of settling estates while living outside the Philippines?
Join Atty. Ramon Ramirez and his partner Atty. Erwin Zagala as they unravel the key insights on "How to Choose the Right Representative for an Estate Settlement if you're abroad" on this Legal Guide Show Episode!
Kung Curious ka about the decision-making process for selecting the perfect representative, Our legal guide lawyers got you covered with valuable insights to help you make informed choices.
Tune in to Legal Guide Philippines and empower yourself to...2024-03-0807 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesHow Overseas Filipinos can Settle Estates from abroad?
Paano mo ise-settle ang Estate ng Properties ng Loved ones mo sa Pinas kung ikaw ay nasa abroad?
Curious ka ba about the legal steps you need to take as an overseas Filipino to handle your relatives estates back at home?
In this Legal Guide Episode, we're about to unravel the answers to these questions and help you navigate the legal process seamlessly.
Watch the video for a more detailed explanation. If you need professional advice and help, you may check this out: info.legalguide.ph/estate
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Legal Guide PhilippinesPaano i-compute ang Estate Tax at Anong Documents ang Needed?Paano nga ba mag-compute ng estate tax sa Pilipinas at ano ang mga kailangang dokumento? Ngayon, tutulungan ka namin intindihin ito ng madali.In this legal guide show episode, Atty. Ramon Ramirez and Atty. Erwin Zagala provides a simplified guide on computing estate tax in the Philippines and outlines the necessary documents for the process. Watch the video for a more detailed explanation. If you need professional advice and help, you may check this out: info.legalguide.ph/estate
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Legal Guide PhilippinesHow to transfer property ng nakapangalan sa ninuno mo?Meron ba kayong lupa or ibang properties na hirap kayong ibenta kasi nakapangalan pa sa ninuno?
This is a very typical problem in the Philippines.In this episode of The Legal Guide Show, Atty. Erwin Zagala at Atty. Ramon Ramirez discuss the common problems ng pagmamana ng lupa sa Pilipinas ngunit nahihirapang ipagbili dahil sa mga legal na reasons.
They highlight reasons why properties remain in the names of deceased ancestors and suggest the importance of estate settlement to transfer ownership.
Watch the video for more information.
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Legal Guide PhilippinesIs immediate resignation allowed?๐ฃ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ธ๐ฎ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด ๐บ๐ฎ๐ด-๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ถ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐น๐? ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐น ๐ฏ๐ฎ ๐๐ผ ๐ฒ๐
๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐ฌ-๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ผ๐ฑ?
Sa episode na ito, we're going to talk about if legal ba para sa isang employer na hilingin na mag-extend ka beyond the 30-day turnover period pagkatapos mag-resign.
Alamin natin ang mga detalye ng voluntary extension versus compulsory stay, pati na rin ang mga provisions sa ilalim ng Labor Code at mga kasunduan sa kontrata.
Mahalaga ang malaman ang iyong karapatan sa pagpapasya kung mag-extend o hindi.
Tune in para sa mahahalagang kaalaman at tips for those who are in the midst of a job transition o hinilingang mag-extend ng turnover. Para sa tiyak na payong legal, kumonsulta sa mga professionals.
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Legal Guide PhilippinesHow to sell properties in the name of your deceased loved ones?๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐?
Did you know that extrajudicial settlement of estate can make it easier to sell the property in the name of the deceased? Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices.
I'm Atty. Ramon Ramirez and I'm with my partner, Atty. Erwin Zagala. Today, we're talking about how to sell property in the name of a deceased loved one through the Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate. If you want to learn more, enroll in our Estate Settlement Workshop at info.legalguide.ph/estate
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Legal Guide PhilippinesTips kung paano maiiwasan ang disputes ng heirs during Estate Settlement๐๐๐ฏ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐ก๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ?
Did you know that these disputes can often be avoided with proper planning and communication?
Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices.
Today, we're talking about how heirs can avoid disputes during the estate settlement of their parent's assets.
If you want to learn more, enroll in our Estate Settlement Workshop at info.legalguide.ph/estate
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*Disclaimer*The information contained in this presentation is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice. We do not guarantee any results, and the information in this presentation may not constitute...2023-10-2506 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesBakit mahirap Mag disiplina ng Empleyado sa Pilipinas?Hirap ka din bang disiplinahin ang mga empleyado mo?
Bilang abogado, nakita na namin tong mga problema na to sa mga kliyente namin. kaya ito ang pag uusapan natin today - Disciplining your employees.
Welcome to legal guide Philippines where we simplified the law to help you make better choices!
Ano ano nga ba ang dahilan kung bakit hirap ang employer, sa paglagay ng linya between ikaw (boss) at ng empleyado mo?
Himayin natin. Watch the full video!
After watching the video at gusto mo pang ng mas extensive knowledge about dealing with employee issues, enroll in our Employee...2023-04-2304 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesPaano makakatulong ang Incident Reports (I.R.) to properly address work violations?Workplace violations can have serious consequences for both employees and employers in the Philippines.
How can these violations be properly documented and addressed? This is where incident reports come in.
Today, we're talking about Incident Reports.
- Ano ba ito?
- Why are they important?
- How to fill it out?
- What happens after it is submitted?
Learn all of these by watching the full video!
If you want to learn more about dealing with employee issues, enroll in our Employee Discipline workshop at: https://discipline.offer.legalguide.ph/
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Legal Guide PhilippinesAno ba ang SPA (Special Power of Attorney)?Ano nga ba yung SPA na hinahanap minsan?
Saan kinukuha ito?
Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices.
Today, we're talking about SPAs or Special Power of Attorney.
If you want to get a guide to legal documents, get a copy of our book Notary not included at info.legalguide.ph/notary
This book will guide you on how to draft the most common Legal Forms that you use in everyday life including the Special Power Attorney.
Now, go make better choices!2023-03-1806 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesTerminal Leave: Pwede bang mag leave ang nag resign na empleyado during turnover period?Pwede bang mag leave ang nag resign na empleyado during turnover? Pwede ba silang mag demand na mag leave kung gusto nila? Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. ย ย Today, we're talking about terminal leaves, or yung mga tao na nag tuturn over na pagkatapos mag resign. Watch until the end to know the answer to this question. ย ย If you are an HR, Manager, Supervisor, or Business Owner, and want to learn more about dealing with resigning or terminated employees... ย Enroll in our Employee Discipline workshop at https://discipline.offer.legal...2023-03-1105 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesAno ang best time to issue Company Policies?Kailan ang tamang panahon para maglabas ng rules at policy para sa opisina? ย ย Ano ang tamang timing para malakas ang impact nito sa team ninyo? ย Today, we're discussing the best time to issue your rules and policies. ย The best time to create a policy is when the waters are not turbulent. Same thing sa trabaho, tumiming ka na wala pang agos ng maling behavior. ย ย Stay with us until the end para mas malinawan ka kung bakit ito ang suggestions namin. ย ย Learn the 3 advantages pag ginawa mo 'to! ย If you agree with our suggested timing and if you want to learn mor...2023-03-0305 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesAnu-ano ang mga dapat asikasuhin kung magpatakbo ka ng negosyo?Ano ang mga dapat asikasuhin 'pag nagpapatakbo ka na ng negosyo? ย ย Ano ang mga tips na gustong ipaalam sayo ng accountant mo pero di lang ninyo napapag usapan? Ang daming negosyante, pero hindi lahat nakakapatakbo ng negosyo nila ng tama. Lalo na pag dating sa business records. ย ย Anu-ano ba ang mga usual na issues na na-eencounter ng mga negosyante at paano ba masosolusyunan ang mga ito? Ngayon, meron tayong special treat for our subscribers. We invited a professional accountant to explain anu-ano ba yung mga usual na issues na kelangan asikasuhin ng isang negosyo... So today we will be talk...2022-09-2927 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesCan you suspend an employee while there's an ongoing investigation (PREVENTIVE SUSPENSION)?Para sa mga amo, puwede ba ninyo i-suspinde ang isang empleyado habang iniimbistigahan sa violation nya o preventive suspension? ย Sa mga empleyado, ano ang mga karapatan ninyo pag nasuspinde? ย ย Ito yung tanong ng mga readers natin ngayon, 2 sila: ย "Hi Sir, I was put on a preventive suspension for 5 days due to neglect of duty, I am working as a supervisor in a BPO company. I received an NTE letter that would last for 5 days, I provided my explanation in less than 5 days, but they won't let me report for work while the case is still ongoing and now it is m...2022-07-1427 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesHow should you pay the estate taxes of your deceased parents?What if youโre going to sell a property you inherited but itโs still in the name of your parents? How should you settle the estates of a deceased married couple? Where should you pay the estate tax for each of them? ย A lot of the properties we help buy or sell, are usually inherited properties that are still in the name of the parents, grandparents, or even siblings of grandparents. And the big problem here which complicates the sale is that all their estates have not yet been settled. This is the question of one of our viewe...2022-07-0729 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesCan a former filipino own land in the Philippines?๐พ๐๐ฃ ๐ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ค ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ก๐ก ๐ค๐ฌ๐ฃ ๐ง๐๐๐ก ๐ฅ๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐๐จ? ย
We all know that our Constitution currently prohibits foreigners from owning land in the Philippines. But does this apply to Filipinos, who became citizens of another country? ย ย
A lot of our countrymen who worked abroad for many years want to eventually retire back here in the motherland. ย But what if theyโve already gained citizenship in that other country? Can they still come back to the Philippines and own property? ย ย This is the question of one of our viewers, Bobby E and he writes: ย ย ย
โ๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ข๐๐ง ๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐๐ก-๐๐ค๐ง๐ฃ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ค๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ช๐ข๐ช๐ฌ๐ ๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฉ ๐ข๐๐ ๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐๐จ. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐ค ๐จ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฃ๐ ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ง๐๐จ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ก ๐๐ฉ ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐จ๐ข๐๐ก๐ก ๐๐ช๐จ๐๐ฃ๐๐จ๐จ /๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ช๐ก๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ฉ๐๐๐ข ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐ค๐ข๐ ๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐ก๐ฎ ๐ฃ๐๐๐. ย ๐๐๐ ๐ง๐๐จ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ค ๐๐ ๐ค. ๐๐ค๐ง๐ข๐๐ง ๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐๐ก-๐๐ค๐ง๐ฃ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ค๐จ ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ค๐ฌ๐ฃ ๐ฅ๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐๐จ, ๐จ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐จ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ช๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฉ 8179. ๐๐๐๐จ "๐ง๐๐จ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ก ๐ฅ๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐ช๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ค 1000 ๐จ๐ฆ๐ช๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐จ ๐ค๐ ๐ช๐ง๐๐๐ฃ ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ง ๐ค๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐ ๐ง๐ช๐ง๐๐ก ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐. ๐๐๐ฎ ๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ฉ ๐ฅ๐ค ๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ค๐ฃ๐ ๐ฃ๐ช๐ข๐๐๐ง ๐ค๐ ๐ฅ๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฉ๐ฎ?โ ย
If youโre having issues transferring your land or have issues transferring the properties of a loved one who passed away, we have something that can help. ย ย
We recorded an FAQ session where we answered the most common questions related to real property transfers and estate settlement. You can access the recording by going to https://legalaccess.ph and choosing the 1) transferring land or the 2) estate settlement topics there. ย ย ย
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1. If you want to schedule a private legal consultation with us or see if a legal team can help you, we're happy to consider that. You can go to https://legalaccess.ph/ and then choose the appropriate topic on the site to apply for a legal consultation. ย In the alternative, if you prefer free legal representation (pro-bono), here is a list of recommended legal teams that can provide you with help for free: https://www.legalguide.ph/where-to-ask-for-free-legal-assistanceย
2. If you want to submit a question that we may answer on our show, please submit show questions at https://legalguideph.frill.co/, and if your question gets enough votes, we'll definitely consider making an episode about it. ย
3. If you just want more information on different legal topics, my advice is to check out our articles at https://www.legalguide.ph/ or better yet, enroll in our workshops at legalguideph.gurucan.2022-06-2326 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesWhat should you do when you've lost your land title?๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐ก๐ค๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐ก๐? ๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐ค ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ?
Physical titles are prone to be lost. Whether it gets stolen, lost by floods, fires, or earthquakes... Thereโs a lot that can happen.ย
What can we do to replace it if you canโt find it? Is it a matter of just filing an affidavit of loss and you get a new copy?
This is exactly what one of our readers wanted to know. ย Her name is Micah A. and she writes:
โ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ค๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ฎ, ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐ค๐ช๐จ๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐จ ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ง๐ค๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ก๐ค๐ค๐๐จ. ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ฉ, ๐๐ช๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ค๐ค๐ ๐ก๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง, ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐๐๐ง๐ค๐ค๐ข ๐ฌ๐๐จ ๐ค๐ซ๐๐ง๐ง๐ช๐ฃ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐ข๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ฃ๐. ๐๐ค๐ฌ, ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐จ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐โ๐ข ๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ง๐ค๐๐๐จ๐จ ๐ค๐ ๐จ๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ข๐ฎ ๐ก๐ค๐ฉ. ๐ฝ๐ช๐ฉ ๐ ๐๐๐ฃโ๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐จ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ค๐ฃโ๐ฉ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐ก๐. ๐พ๐๐ฃ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐๐๐ก๐ฅ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ?โ
But before that, we would like to give a shoutout to one of our followers who said:ย
โ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐ฅ๐ค ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ก๐๐ช๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐ช๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฌ. ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐ค๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ค๐จ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐ช๐ฅ๐ก๐ค๐๐๐๐. ๐๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐ก ๐ง๐๐๐ก๐ก๐ฎ ๐๐๐ก๐ฅ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ค๐จ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ง ๐ก๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐ฃ๐จ.โ
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Our question for today comes from Emily S. who asks: โAttorney, please advise us. My father died 6 months ago due to Covid. W...2021-11-0425 minLegal Guide Philippines3 Tips for Making a Code of DisciplineMost fights happen when one person does something that the other wasnโt expecting. It can also be the other way around when a person fails to do something that the other was relying on. In all relationships, you can resolve a lot of conflicts before they happen if you set the proper expectations at the start. Each person would know what is expected of them, and what behaviors they can expect from others as well. ย ย And the same thing goes for work relationships. ย
ย Today let's talk about setting expectations properly at work. Most busine...2021-10-2819 minLegal Guide PhilippinesTips on How to Get Started on Estate SettlementA loved one has just died. ย There are properties left behind. Do you have any idea how to get started?
Losing a loved one is a terrible experienceโฆespecially when the loss is sudden, unexpected and possibly preventable. ย Because of the pandemic, weโve been losing so many loved ones, grandparents, parents, uncles, friends, cousins, acquaintances. ย These days, we seem to be extending condolences to our Facebook friends and acquaintances at least once a week.
When there is a loss in a family, the last thing we want to do is think about inheritance, settling of thei...2021-10-2122 minLegal Guide PhilippinesCan the employee get their final pay without getting a clearance?When a relationship ends, it's best for the parties to pick themselves up and move on, but what if there are unsettled matters and unfinished things left undone? This also happens in work situations where an employee resigns or is terminated and yet they don't go through the clearance process. Walang closure, Attorney.ย
So just like this question from Angela N. who asks: ย
ย "With regard to the new policy released by the DOLE about final pay, which is labor advisory 6-2020, what if the employee did not complete his or her clearance due to AWOL and...2021-10-1417 minLegal Guide PhilippinesWho are the VIP's of Estate SettlementHave you ever heard this line from your parents? "If you don't study, you'll never get anything from me." Or worse, "If you marry that person, you won't get any inheritance from me." Can your parents leave really you out of their will? We always hear these kinds of statements in the movies or local tv shows. ย In real life, we also hear these lines jokingly from our parents or even grandparents. For some people, it isn't even said jokingly. Can they really deprive us of any inheritance?ย
ย Our question comes today from Rafa and...2021-10-0720 minLegal Guide PhilippinesWhy do Filipinos feel embarrassed when asking someone to sign a contract?I want to talk about something thatโs wrong with our culture. Thatโs the hiya factor. Especially when it gets in the way of legal matters. I want you to do an exercise with me. Close your eyes and imagine for a moment... your best friend is asking for your help financially. You see that itโs legit, and you want to help. I want you to imagine saying that you will draft a contract for them to sign. I want you to see the other personโs face as you present the document to them, and you hand the...2021-09-3017 minLegal Guide PhilippinesWhen can I ask for separation pay from my employer?Today, letโs talk about employees who are thinking of resigning, or have been terminated or separated from their jobs. Iโm going do a magic trick right now and try to guess the most burning question in their heads. Are you ready? ย ย I bet theyโre thinking: โWill I receive separation pay?โ And itโs the same question that our reader, Lailan M., ย asked โAttorney, if an employee has been with the company for 10 years but went AWOL, does he have the right to ask for separation pay?โย
If youโve ย been wondering the same thing, stick a...2021-09-2323 minLegal Guide PhilippinesCan You Extend the Probationary PeriodWe all know people who seem to have what it takes to make it in their careers. We see their potential, ย yet somehow they end up failing when put to the test. This situation appears in work situations, especially with probationary employees who fail performance evaluations. So take this question from Angela R., and she asks us.ย
"Attorney, if a probationary employee needs more training or evaluation. Can management extend the probationary period? What needs to be done to do this?" If second chances are important to you, stay tuned as we give you ti...2021-09-1614 minLegal Guide PhilippinesContract of Sale vs. Deed of Donation. Which should you choose?Are you transferring property to a loved one? Or is a loved one transferring property to you? What is the best way to transfer property between relatives? In the Philippines, itโs typical for parents to transfer properties to their children during their lifetimeโฆEither as a gift, or an advanced inheritance. Sometimes they do this so that the properties are already transferred before they pass away. ย ย
Our question today comes from Ronald P., and she asks: โMy parents are old and they want to transfer their house and lot to me so that I wonโt have any m...2021-09-1119 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesContract of Sale vs. Deed of Donation. Which should you choose?Are you transferring property to a loved one? Or is a loved one transferring property to you? What is the best way to transfer property between relatives?
In the Philippines, itโs typical for parents to transfer properties to their children during their lifetimeโฆEither as a gift, or an advanced inheritance. Sometimes they do this so that the properties are already transferred before the pass away.
Our question today comes from Ronald P., and she asks:
โMy parents are old and they want to transfer their house...2021-09-0919 minLegal Guide PhilippinesHow you can get into trouble by sharing too much informationImagine that you were talking to someone and suddenly you get asked a question.
Turns out you know a lot about this subject.
So you happily answer on and on and on. The person you're talking to seems interested and keeps listening, even taking notes.
You end the conversation and you're happy you were able to help.
But then, you suddenly wonder...
Should I have said that? Didnโt I disclose too much information? What if I get into trouble for saying all of that? Did I tell too mu...2021-09-0215 minLegal Guide Philippines4 Things to Consider in Starting a CompanyDo you have a side business? Maybe an online business using Facebook marketplace or some other platform? Are you wondering if it's time to level up your online business by forming a company?
The pandemic has destroyed a lot of jobs, but it's also created a lot of entrepreneurs and opportunities. Many of us have decided to take action by having a side business to augment or even replace our salaries. But when it starts to work, how do you know that it's time to level up?
Our question...2021-08-2612 minLegal Guide Philippines4 Things to Consider in Starting a CompanyDo you have a side business? ย Maybe an online business using Facebook marketplace or some other platform? Are you wondering if it's time to level up your online business by forming a company?
The pandemic has destroyed a lot of jobs, but it's also created a lot of entrepreneurs and opportunities. Many of us have decided to take action by having a side business to augment or even replace our salaries. But when it starts to work, how do you know that it's time to level up?
Our question today comes from Chesca. And she a...2021-08-2612 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesWhen should you demote employees?Is demotion legal in the Philippines? Is there a way for you to give employees a second chance but protect the company at the same time?
A lot of owners, managers, and supervisors are confused about demotion. Take this question from Jenny which was submitted thru our topic request board, and she says:
โAttorney, Is it legal to demote an employee? How do we impose it without going into litigation."
If youโre wondering the same thing, stay tuned.
2021-08-1917 min
Legal Guide Philippines3 Powerful Guidelines to Manage AWOL CasesOne of the hardest violations to handle for any owner, manager or supervisor is AWOL or Absence without Leave. It happens when an employee disappears without warning. They don't give a notification, reason or warning. When you get into work one day, they're not there. Take this reader who asks:
"Attorney, one of our employees suddenly disappeared from work. No notice, no message, he just disappeared. Now, the rest of the team has to take over his work and we're panicking because he left a lot of important projects hanging. Do you have any tips for handing...2021-08-1210 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesHow To Make a Probationary Contract Like a LawyerIf you have a great team, letting in the wrong person can destroy it. If you hire the wrong person there can be bad personalities that spread rumors and cause fights You may be hiring a poor performer that slows everyone down, or you may hire people who aren't happy in their position and end up infecting the rest with a bad attitude.
Now, to avoid this, you have to hi well, and hiring well, starts with the probationary contract This question from one of our readers, and it goes:
"Attorney do you have tips...2021-08-0511 min
Legal Guide Philippines3 Mistakes Bosses Make When Making a Certificate of EmploymentIf a person leaves your team, are you obligated to help them out afterward? What do you owe them?
A common question that pops up is about the certificate of employment, or a CEO being requested by former employees. Now this question from our website reader captures it perfectly:
"Attorney, I went AWOL from my former employer. Now I'm applying with a new company and they need a certificate of employment from me. Can I still ask for a certificate of employment even if I left under bad terms?" This usually happens.
If...2021-07-2914 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesTips for drafting a Notice to Explain (NTE)One of the hardest things to do as a leader is making sure your team moves in one direction. When a team member goes another way or breaks the rules, it's the leader's job to get them back on track. But how do you call them out on their mistake?
Under the labor code, you do this by issuing a Notice to Explain. It's the first step to give employees due process before imposing penalties. But not a lot of people know how to do this. Take our website reader who asks:
"Attorney, one of...2021-07-2210 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesCan I immediately resign and leave my work?If you're an employee thinking of resigning, listen up, we have information that can save you a lot of headaches. In today's video, we talk about the most requested question from resigning employees, which goes something like this:
"Attorney, I'm no longer happy in my work... I just got an offer from another company and they want me to start immediately. I haven't told my boss about my plans yet. Can I immediately resign from work and leave my job? What are the rules? What can happen to me?"
If you can relate to this...2021-07-1412 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesDo you need estate settlement if the inheritance is small?Do you need to bother with Estate Settlement if a loved one left a relatively small inheritance?
One of the questions we usually hear is "Attorney... our parent died recently, but there was just a small amount in the bank account and a small lot in the province. Do we still need to do Estate Settlement for this? They seem so small and I don't want to go through the hassle, the trouble and the expense." If you can relate to this stay tuned. The answer to this may surprise you.
*Disclamer*2021-07-0706 min
Legal Guide PhilippinesWelcome to the Legal Guide ShowWelcome to the pilot episode of the Legal Guide Show. We talk about why we're doing this, how we think we can help you, and what you can expect from our show.
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