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      What should you look out for when buying a condominium in the Philippines?
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Legal Tips Tax 3 min read
What do I need to know under the new CREATE Law?

Republic Act No. 11534 or CREATE LAW is now in effect. Here are some key points for corporations and other taxpayers

Atty. Ramon Ramirez Atty. Ramon Ramirez
Legal Tips Labor Law 6 min read
Can I resign immediately if I wasn’t issued an employment contract?

What will I do if my employer did not give me an employment contract? How will I determine my employment status? Can I immediately leave my job even w...

Atty. Erwin Zagala Atty. Erwin Zagala
Legal Tips Business Law 2 min read
How to look at your business in a different way and feel happy about it

When I started seeing the lyrics as the song was playing, I started to appreciate the songs (I thought) I’ve always known. I started to see new layers...

Atty. Erwin Zagala Atty. Erwin Zagala
Labor Law Business Law 7 min read
What to do if your employee tests positive for COVID-19?

What are the guidelines for COVID-19 response in workplaces? What will the employee do if he tests positive for the virus? Are there responsibilities...

Atty. Erwin Zagala Atty. Erwin Zagala
Labor Law 6 min read
Advice for employees thinking of resigning from work

A lot of people seem to be resigning nowadays. This week, I've given advice to many employees on what the law says about resignation. That goes for em...

Atty. Erwin Zagala Atty. Erwin Zagala
Labor Law 2 min read
Does a regular status give you immunity at work?

In this article, we'll explore the concept of "Security of Tenure" and how it affects disciplinary measures against employees. There is a misconceptio...

Atty. Erwin Zagala Atty. Erwin Zagala
Employee Tips Labor Law 5 min read
Can my employer withhold my certificate of employment and last pay?

If the employer wants to get back at a resigning employee, they can withhold the last pay as well as your certificate of employment (or “COE”). This a...

Atty. Erwin Zagala Atty. Erwin Zagala
Estate Settlement 7 min read
What shall I do with a will in the estate settlement of a deceased parent?

Did your parent entrust the custody of his will before he died? ? Can you keep the will? Is it part of the estate settlement?

Atty. Erwin Zagala Atty. Erwin Zagala
Labor Law Employee Tips Business Law 5 min read
What is an alternative work arrangement?

How is an alternative work arrangement possible? What are the rights of an employee under this set-up? What is the obligation of the employee?

Atty. Erwin Zagala Atty. Erwin Zagala
Estate Settlement Legal Tips Family Law 9 min read
Can I buy property from someone who died without Estate Settlement?

What should I consider in buying a property of a deceased person? How should I deal with the heirs? Is estate settlement a requirement for transaction...

Atty. Erwin Zagala Atty. Erwin Zagala
Estate Settlement Family Law Legal Tips 8 min read
Till Presumptive Death Do Us Part: Legal Process for Declaring Your Spouse Dead

Can I remarry if my spouse is absent for a number of years? Who can declare that my spouse is legally dead? What are the requirements for Presumptive...

Atty. Erwin Zagala Atty. Erwin Zagala
Estate Settlement 6 min read
Can Illegitimate Grandchildren Inherit from Grandparents?

What is the right of illegitimate children to inherit from their legitimate relatives? Which rules apply between grandparents and grandchilden? Is the...

Atty. Erwin Zagala Atty. Erwin Zagala
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