Principle

LABOUR LAW — Termination — Master May Dismiss Servant for Any Reason or No Reason; Wrongful Dismissal Not Void

Area of law: LABOUR LAW
Court: Supreme Court

In private employment, a master may dismiss for any reason or no reason. Wrongful dismissal ends the relationship but entitles the employee to damages, not reinstatement. The principle applies to labour law (non-statutory employment). The rule reflects the confidential nature of employment. Courts will not…

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