Termination with immediate effect

Immediate dismissal is an exceptional measure. The reasons for the dismissal must be such as to destroy or profoundly undermine the relationship of trust between the employee and the employer. What about an altercation with the employer?

This article discusses the following topics:

• legality of immediate dismissal
• the concept of just cause for immediate dismissal
• altercation with the employer and lawfulness of an immediate dismissal
• the employer’s conduct