MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has nullified a set of quitclaims after finding that the employer tricked its employees into signing the waivers.In a decision, the court's Second Division found that Corporate Protection Services, Phils., Inc. constructively dismissed a number of its employees who were hired as security guards.The Court ordered
also made them sign separate quitclaims. Afterward, still had not given the employees the check for their remaining money claims, and they were not allowed to report for duty.The employees filed a complaint against with intent to defraud.The Court reiterated that for a quitclaim to be valid, there must be no fraud or deceit on the part of any parties; the consideration for the quitclaim is credible and reasonable; and the contract is not contrary to law, public order, public policy, morals or good customs, or prejudicial to a third person with a right recognized by law.Moreover, the Court ruled that