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Question XI

2014 Bar · Labor Law · 3 sub-questions

XI. Lionel, an American citizen whose parents migrated to the U.S. from the Philippines, was hired by JP Morgan in New York as a call center specialist. Hearing about the phenomenal growth of the call center industry in his parents’ native land, Lionel sought and was granted a transfer as a call center manager for JP Morgan’s operations in Taguig City. Lionel’semployment contract did not specify a period for his stay in the Philippines. After three years of working in the Philippines, Lionel was advised that he was being recalled to New York and being promoted to the position of director of international call center operations. However, because of certain "family reasons," Lionel advised the company of his preference to stay in the Philippines. He was dismissed by the company. Lionel now seeks yo ur legal advice on: (6%)
(a)(A) whether he has a cause of action
(b)(B) whether he can file a case in the Philippines
(c)(C) what are his chances of winning

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