Ponente: LEONEN, J.
Decision Date: 2016-09-28
GR Number: G.R. No. 190187
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4 months ago
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Summary:
This case involves a petition for review on certiorari filed by the Philippine Geothermal, Inc. Employees Union (Union) against Unocal Philippines, Inc. (now known as Chevron Geothermal Philippines Holdings, Inc.). The Union sought separation benefits for its members on the grounds that the merger between Unocal Corporation and Chevron impliedly terminated the employment of the Union's members. The Secretary of Labor initially awarded separation benefits to the Union, but the Court of Appeals reversed this decision, ruling that the merger did not result in the closure or cessation of operations of Unocal Philippines and that the employees' contracts were not terminated. The Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeals, holding that the merger did not result in the dismissal of the employees and that they were not entitled to separation pay.
Doctrine:
The merger of a corporation with another does not operate to dismiss the employees of the absorbed corporation. The surviving corporation assumes the employment contracts of the absorbed corporation, and the employees become part of the manpower complement of the surviving corporation. The employees' contracts are not terminated unless there are just or authorized causes for termination.
Facts:
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Dispositive:
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