Principle

CONTRACT LAW — Termination of Employment — Effect of Accepting Terminal Benefits

Area of law
CONTRACT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Acceptance of terminal benefits terminates the employment contract. The employee cannot later claim wrongful termination. The principle applies to all employment contracts. The employee is estopped from challenging the termination. The rule promotes finality in employment disputes. The employee may negotiate the terms but cannot…

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