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16. Zoe Enterprises hired Celine as a machine operator. In January 2024,
Celine was medically diagnosed with tuberculosis and declared “unfit to
continue working.” Zoe Enterprises dismissed Celine because of serious
illness and gave her separation pay of one month salary per year of service
which she used for her hospitalization and medical expenses. In April
2024, Celine was cleared of tuberculosis and was issued a medical
certificate that she is medically fit to work. Celine demanded
reinstatement from Zoe Enterprises but was refused. Aggrieved, Celine
filed a complaint for illegal dismissal. Zoe Enterprises countered that
Celine was validly dismissed because she was suffering from a contagious
disease. Is Zoe Enterprises liable for illegal dismissal? Explain.
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