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Bajaro vs. Metro Stonerich Corp.

MARIO DIESTA BAJARO, PETITIONER, VS. METRO STONERICH CORP., AND/OR IBRAHIM M. NUÑO, RESPONDENTS.

G.R. No. 227982 | 2018-04-23

DECISION
 
REYES, JR., J:
 
In view of the distinct nature of the construction industry, the Court recognizes the right of an employer to hire a construction worker for a specific project, provided that the latter is sufficiently apprised of the duration and scope of such undertaking. In this instance, the worker's tenure shall be coterminous with the project. Notably, the employee's performance of work that is necessary and desirable to the construction business, as well as his repeated rehiring, do not bestow upon him regular employment status.

This treats of the Petition for Review on Certiorari[1] under Rule 45...