Flow of Seafarers’ Labor cases

4:16 am Monday, February 6, 2017 By: Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho A job of a seafarer is not exactly a walk in the park. Seafarers working for companies for a long period of time are normally saddled with heavy responsibilities relative to the navigation of the vessel, ship safety, and management of emergencies. A seafarer can be

Compensation for the Heirs

Tinig ng Marino Article – May-June 2016 Can the heirs claim death benefits even if the seafarer died after his medical repatriation?Yes, as pronounced in the case of Canuel v. Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, et. al (G.R. No. 190161, October 13, 2014), the Supreme Court granted the claims for death benefits even though the seafarer’s death happened

NCMB Directory Retooled Accredited Voluntary Arbitrators

Republic of the Philippines Department of Labor and Employment National Conciliation and Mediation Board Regional Conciliation and Mediation Branch – NRC Directory – Retooled Accredited Voluntary Arbitrators as of March 2016 Philippine Association of Voluntary Arbitrators, Inc. Philippine Association of Maritime Voluntary Arbitrators, Inc.

Blame-shifting in Seafarer’s labor cases

“Aanhin pa ang damo kung patay na ang kabayo.”  Never mind if the seafarer dies before he receives compensation. A popular Filipino saying that applies directly to the possible  legal effect of ANGKLA’s  bill (House Bill No. 5430) that seeks to delay the execution of  the favorable judgment from the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC)

The imbalanced legal battle on seafarers claims

Through legislative fiat, ANGKLA partylist is throwing off-balance the already imbalanced legal battle on seafarers claims. Every labor dispute is a David and Goliath battle as it involves two opposing parties: the worker on one side and the management on the other, for monetary claims for disability and death benefits, illegal dismissal as well as

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