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ii. Imputed Knowledge

Theory of Imputed Knowledge

[This theory means] knowledge of the agent is knowledge of the principal. (New Life v. CA, G.R. No. 94071, 1992)

For the liability of the agent to attach, this theory states that the agent knew of and consented to the extension of period of employment. Otherwise, the recruitment agency is not liable for claims arising from the extension, but its liabilities arising under the worker's original contract remain. (Sunace International Management v. NLRC, G.R. No. 161757, 2006, Carpio Morales, J. as seen in Veloso’ answers to the 2011 Bar Examination)