Dear PAO,
I have a question regarding the money claims of my brother against the company where he worked for almost 20 years. He resigned involuntarily because the president and CEO told him that the company had suffered losses due to a lack of market demand and significant debts caused by a market downturn. At the time of his resignation, he had unpaid salaries and an unpaid 13th-month pay. He was also not paid his separation pay. After his resignation in November 2019, he immediately demanded the money he was owed, but the company informed him that they would first settle the claims of rank-and-file employees, and his claims would be paid afterward. Until now, the company has not paid my brother, so he filed a complaint against them. The company is arguing that the said money claims have already prescribed and are forever barred because the complaint was not filed within three years from the time the cause of action accrues. Can you enlighten me on this matter?
Register to read this story and more for free.
Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience.
ContinueOR
See our subscription options.