Piedad vs. Lanao Del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc.,we Ruled That A Series of Irregularities When
Piedad vs. Lanao Del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc.,we Ruled That A Series of Irregularities When
CA, reversed the decision dismissing his complaint but awarded separation pay considering the
mitigating "factors" of length of service, the loyalty awards he received, and respondent Verzano’s
"grudge" against him.
Gustilo cannot deny the numerous violations of company rules during his employment
with Wyeth.
It has become clear that respondent Gustilo is a habitual offender whose numerous
contraventions of company rules has left Wyeth with no choice but to terminate him
based on Article 282 of the Labor Code.
o gross and habitual neglect by the employee of his duties, being a valid cause
for termination.
o While dismissal is proper, the Court however considers the length of service
of respondent Gustilo with Wyeth, the loyalty awards he received and the
grudge of petitioner Verzano, Jr. as mitigating factors.