Most illegal-dismissal and money claims go through SENA then the NLRC Regional Arbitration Branch under the Labor Code and 2011 NLRC Rules.
R.A. 10396 Single-Entry Approach: conciliate at DOLE/NCMB before formal NLRC filing.
Verified complaint at the RAB where complainant lives or works (NLRC Rules Rule III).
Labor Code Art. 229 (ex-223): appeal to the Commission within 10 calendar days; employer posts bond for monetary awards.
Last reviewed November 9, 2026. Laws, rules and Bar Bulletins change; if a source above has been amended or superseded, the official text controls.
Art. 306 (ex-291): 3 years from accrual.
Art. 292(b); King of Kings v. Mamac, G.R. No. 166208, 29 June 2007 — at least 5 calendar days to explain.
Firms labor calculator and NLRC builders — lawyer still signs.
A.M. No. 08-8-7-SC small claims filing steps, venue, forms and final judgment.
Family Code Arts. 35–38, 36, 45–47: void vs voidable marriages and filing periods.
Rule 74 settlement by agreement when the decedent left no will and no debts.
