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Mendoza vs RB of Lucban

ELMER M. MENDOZA, Petitioner, versus RURAL BANK OF LUCBAN, Respondent.

G.R. No. 155421 | 2004-07-07

DECISION




PANGANIBAN, J.:





T

he law protects both the welfare of employees and the prerogatives of management. Courts will not interfere with business judgments of employers, provided they do not violate the law, collective bargaining agreements, and general principles of fair play and justice. The transfer of personnel from one area of operation to another is inherently a managerial prerogative that shall be upheld if exercised in good faith -- for the purpose of advancing business interests, not of defeating or circumventing the rights of employees.



The Case






The Court applies these principles in resolving the instant...