• 6 Marks

BL – Nov 2023 – L1 – SB – Q4a – Agency Law

Discusses the grounds for dismissing an employee and states the duties of an employee under a contract of employment.

Contract of employment is the voluntary relationship between two parties for work and remuneration.
Required:
i. State TWO grounds for dismissal of an employee. (2 Marks)
ii. State FOUR duties of an employee. (4 Marks)

i. Grounds for dismissal:

  1. Gross misconduct such as willful disobedience of lawful orders or gross negligence.
  2. Absenteeism without permission or leave, which constitutes abandonment of duties.

ii. Duties of an employee:

  1. Obey lawful orders within the contract of employment.
  2. Exercise skill and diligence in carrying out assigned tasks.
  3. Render personal service and not delegate duties without consent.
  4. Keep confidential information secret and not act against the employer’s interests.
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