Philippine Supreme Court: Mutual Consent Essential for Voluntary Arbitration in Labor Disputes
November 27, 2025
November 27, 2025
MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 27 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:
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SC: Mutual Consent Essential for Voluntary Arbitration in Labor Disputes
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that voluntary arbitrators have jurisdiction over a labor dispute only when both parties clearly and mutually agree to it. One party's agreement is not enough if the other consistently objects.
In a Decision written by Senior A . . .
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SC: Mutual Consent Essential for Voluntary Arbitration in Labor Disputes
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that voluntary arbitrators have jurisdiction over a labor dispute only when both parties clearly and mutually agree to it. One party's agreement is not enough if the other consistently objects.
In a Decision written by Senior A . . .