Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices

Is an Employer Mandated to Provide Work From Home (WFH) Arrangements?

This article discusses the Telecommuting Act, or Republic Act No. 11165, and whether it is mandatory for employers to provide work from home arrangements.

What are the Rights of Work from Home (WFH) Employees?

Work from Home (WFH) employees are entitled to rights granted by the Labor Code and the Telecommuting Act of 2018. Republic Act No. 11165, otherwise known as the Telecommuting Act, recognizes telecommuting, or work from an alternative workpl...

How to Terminate an Employee Based on Loss of Trust and Confidence

This article talks about the process of terminating or firing an employee based on loss of trust and confidence.

Can You Fire an Employee for Having an Extra-Marital Affair?

This article talks about firing an employee for having an extra-marital affair based on serious misconduct, immorality and violation of company policies.

Notarization through Videoconferencing During the Quarantine

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine Supreme Court issued A.M. No. 20-07-04-SC known as the 2020 Rules on Remote Notarization of Paper Documents. This issuance allows the notarization of documents in the Philippines thr...

How Much Support Should a Parent Give his Child?

This article discusses the legal basis and parameters of child support. How much child support must a parent actually give a child? Up to when should support be given? Whose obligation is it to give support to a child? These are some of the questi...

There are certain people who are incapable of becoming heirs because of unworthiness.

Actions have consequences. As they say, you reap what you sow. This justifies the Civil Code provisions concerning unworthiness. Pursuant to Article 1032 of the Civil Code, the following are incapable of succee...

Who Inherits When a Spouse Dies Without a Will?

There is a famous saying that life is uncertain but death is certain. Death is indeed inevitable and often comes as a surprise. For this reason, it is difficult to prepare for the death of a loved one.

Can a Muslim-Convert Marry Again?

This article discusses the legal issue of bigamy after a subsequent marriage celebrated under Muslim laws. Specifically, it answers the question: Can a Muslim-Convert who is already married marry again during the existence of the first non-Muslim marriage, witho...