MANILA, Philippines — A Supreme Court (SC) ruling recognizing that an employee’s resignation due to workplace mistreatment is considered a constructive illegal dismissal upholds workers’ protection from toxic work environments, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said on Friday. The SC Second Division ruled that verbal abuse, indifferent behavior, and demotion towards employees which force them to leave their jobs can be considered constructive illegal dismissal. READ: Constructive illegal dismissal“The Commission believes that this ruling reaffirms the protection of employees from coercive work environments and underscores the accountability of employers who subject their staff to hostile treatment,” the CHR said in a statement, commending the SC for the ruling. “This ruling serves as a strong reminder that all workers, as right-holders, deserve to work in environments free from abuse, coercion, and hostility,” it added. CHR reiterated its commitment to protecting the rights of workers and said it will continue to push for policies and actions that respect dignity in the workplace.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 11, 2024 15:37 UTC