International Harvester v. IAC Digest
International Harvester v. IAC Facts: 1. Private respondent Diosdado Joson was first employed as assistant attorney by the petitioner and was thereafter promoted to various positions until he became the GRO for Government Sales Department with a salary of P2,500. 2. After 17 years, the private respondent was informed of his transfer to Fleet Account Sales on the ground of redundancy caused by the phase out of his department. It was a lesser position with less salary and without allowances although there is commission. The petitioner refused to transfer which resulted to his termination. He then filed a complaint for damages against the petitioner. Lower Court: Found the dismissal illegal and ordered the payment of damages Court of Appeals: Affirmed the decision. 3. Hence this appeal. Issue: W/N there was a valid ground for the reduction of personnel (due to redundancy) RULING: Yes, it is part of management prerogative to determine the need for ht exi...