Disease as Ground for Termination.
Article 323
ART. 323. Disease as Ground for Termination. —An employer may terminate the services of an employee who has been found to he suffering from any disease and whose continued employment is prohibited by law or is prejudicial to his health as well as the health of his co-employees: Provided, That he is paid separation pay equivalent at least to one (1) month salary or to one-half (1/2) month salary for every year of service, whichever is greater, a fraction of at least six (6) months being considered us-one (1) whole year.