Principle

LABOUR LAW – Master and Servant – Wilful Disobedience of Lawful Orders Justifies Summary Dismissal

Area of law
LABOUR LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Wilful disobedience of a lawful order strikes at the heart of the employment relationship. The order must be lawful and reasonable. The disobedience must be deliberate, not accidental. The principle applies to all master-servant relationships. The employer may dismiss without notice. The employee may challenge…

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