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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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