Principle

LABOUR LAW — Disciplinary Proceedings — Summary Dismissal — Justification — Misconduct Incompatible with Faithful Discharge of Duty

Area of law
LABOUR LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Misconduct incompatible with faithful duty justifies summary dismissal. Lending essential equipment to a competitor without permission is such misconduct. The principle applies to all employment contracts. The employer need not give prior warning. The court will examine the nature of the misconduct. The rule protects…

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