Abasolo v. NLRC Digest
Abasolo v. NLRC Facts: 1. The private respondent La Union Tobacco (Lutorco), owned by See Lun Chan is engaged in buying/processing of tobacco and its by-products. The petitioners worked in respondent company but work was interrupted when Tabacalera took over the Lutorco operations due to alleged losses. Aggrieved, the petitioners filed a complaint for separation pay and dismissal. The respondent contended that it is exempt from payment of separation pay and denied that there was termination of employees' services. 2. The Labor Arbiter dismissed the complaint and held that the petitioners are not entitled to separation benefits since Lutorco ceased operations due to serious business losses. The NLRC affirmed said ruling. Issue: W/N the petitioners are seasonal workers RULING: No, the petitioners are considered regular and seasonal employees. They performed services necessary and indispensable to Lutorco's business. The nature of one's employment does not...