Backwages, separation pay based on 30-day month

When an award for back- wages and separation pay are granted to an illegally dismissed employee, both should be computed on the basis of a 30-day month.

A man was employed in a company as a conductor since 1967. His salary was computed on a percentage basis and he received a commission of about P40.00 to P50.00 a day. During his eighteenth year of employment, he met an accident and burned a portion of his body. He had to be hospitalized for several days. After his hospitalization, his employer ordered him to immediately return to work, for which he complied. He reported to work everyday for several days yet his operating manager would not give him any route assignments despite the promise that he would.