Principle

LABOUR LAW – Master and Servant – Gross Misconduct Justifies Summary Dismissal

Area of law
LABOUR LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Gross misconduct allows summary dismissal without notice. The employer may terminate immediately. The principle applies to acts that undermine trust and confidence. The court will examine whether the conduct meets the threshold for gross misconduct. The rule is based on common law. The employer must…

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