Disposition of Labor Standards Cases Under Article 128 (b) of the Labor Code vis-a-vis Servandos', Inc. vs. Secretary of Labor, et al., (G.R. No. L-85840), June 5, 1991

April 2, 1992DOLE MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 002-A-92SUBJECT:Disposition of Labor Standards Cases Under Article 128 (b) of the Labor Code vis-a-vis Servandos', Inc. vs. Secretary of Labor, et al., (G.R. No. L-85840), June 5, 1991 Further to Memorandum Circular No. 02 issued on 23 July 1991 and, in order to minimize procedural delays and other technical impediments in the resolution of labor standard cases, the following additional guidelines are hereby issued.1. In routine inspection cases when endorsement or referral to the appropriate Regional Arbitration Branch (RAB) of the National Relations Commission (NLRC) is warranted pursuant to the decision of the Supreme Court in the SERVANDO case, the regional Office shall exert all efforts in having the workers involved institute a complaint either by themselves if they are not organized or through their union if they are organized before the endorsement or referral is made. The complaint, sufficient in form and substance shall be attached to the referral.2. If the workers or the union is not willing to institute a complaint the Regional Office shall endeavor to...