In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of the Philippines found Fiber Textile Manufacturing Corp. (FMC) in Valenzuela City liable for the constructive dismissal of seven employees. The case arose when FMC unilaterally reduced the employees' workdays from six to two or three days a week in 2018, leading to pay cuts and eventual resignations. The court stated that such actions violated Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regulations, which require employee consent for changes in work schedules. The Supreme Court reversed a previous decision by the Court of Appeals, emphasizing that FMC's cost-cutting measures did not justify their actions against the workers. The ruling ordered FMC to compensate the affected employees with full back wages, allowances, and benefits due since their dismissal, along with attorney's fees. Additionally, the company must provide separation pay equivalent to one month's salary for every year of service, reinforcing the importance of labor rights and proper employer conduct in the Philippines.