Understanding Illegal Termination

Losing your job can be one of the toughest experiences in life, and it’s even more frustrating if you feel you were unfairly dismissed. In the Philippines, workers have the right to security of tenure, meaning you can’t just be fired without a valid reason. If you believe you’ve been dismissed unjustly, your termination may be considered illegal under the law, and there are ways to challenge it. Let’s go through what illegal termination means, your rights, and what you can do if you find yourself in this situation.