Dismissal based on authorized cause

By Persida Acosta

May 28, 2023 12:30 am

Dear PAO,

I used to work as a food packer in a food manufacturing company. When a machine was installed to do our job, we were immediately terminated by our employer. Our employer reasoned that the termination was valid because the installation of a labor saving device is one of the authorized causes for termination of employment. Is our termination legal despite our employer's non-compliance with the notice requirement?

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