NLRC
NLRC
NLRC
RAFFLE AND ASSIGNMENT All pleadings and motions IF THE COMPLAINT IS DISMISSED:
OF CASES All complaints shall subsequent to the filing of the You cannot file a MFR or appeal as this is
be immediately raffled by the complaint shall be forwarded prohibited. BASIS:The following pleadings and
Executive Labor Arbiter from motions shall not be allowed and acted upon
to the Labor Arbiter before
receipt thereof (Sec 2, Rule 4) nor elevated to the Commission:f) Motion for
whom the case is pending reconsideration of any decision or any order of
within twenty-four (24) hours the Labor Arbiter; (Sec 5, Rule 5)
from receipt thereof. (Sec 2[c],
Rule 4)
ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS: by The summons shall specify The bailiff shall submit his return PURPOSE OF SUMMONS: To acquire
the LA within two (2) days from the date, time and place of the within 2 days from date of service jurisdiction over the person of the respondent.
receipt of a complaint or mandatory conciliation and thereof. Return: his name; names Petitioner is deemed to have submitted
amended complaint (Sec 3, mediation conference in two of persons served; date of receipt. himself to the jurisdiction of the LA upon filing
Rule 5) SERVICE OF (2) settings. (Sec 3, Rule 5) If no service was effected, the of the complaint.
SUMMONS be served reason thereof shall be stated in
personally upon the parties by the return.
the bailiff within 3 days from
receipt (Sec 4, Rule 5)
MOTION TO DISMISS GROUNDS TO DISMISS(5): Such motion shall be acted upon IF YOUR MOTION IS DENIED: You cannot
COMPLAINTWhen to File: 1) lack of jurisdiction over the by the Labor Arbiter before the file a Motion for Reconsideration or Appeal as
Before the date set for the subject matter2) improper issuance of an order requiring the this is prohibited under Sec 5(f), Rule5 of the
mandatory conciliation and venue3) res judicata,4) submission of position paper. RROC.
mediation prescription5) forum shopping;
conference. (Sec 6, Rule 5)