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Question 4
4. Bangko Norte (BN) implemented an “Exogamy Policy”, which prohibits
employees from marrying their co-employees. Specifically, the policy states that
when two of its employees marry each other, one of them must sever his or her
employment immediately. Clara, who was hired as an account specialist, married
her co-worker Ibarra, a loan specialist. Subsequently, BN terminated the
employment of Clara but retained Ibarra. Clara argued that the policy should not
apply to her since she was employed prior to its effectivity, and that said policy
violates the Labor Code. She also pointed out that BN did not explain why it was
her, and not Ibarra, whose employment was terminated. Since BN refused to
reinstate her, Clara filed a complaint for illegal dismissal. Will the complaint of
Clara prosper? Discuss.
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