- 10 Marks
BCL – L1 – Q48 – Employment Law
Can probationary and casual workers at Apex Preparatory Academy succeed in a legal action for unfair termination compensation?
Question
Zuri Osei and Ofori Nartey were employed by Apex Preparatory Academy to teach Mathematics and Social Science, respectively. By the terms of their employment, the two were to be on probation for eight (8) months before they could be fully appointed. Similarly, Amo Quaye and Kofi Yeboah were engaged by the school as casual workers charged with the responsibility of keeping the school compound and classrooms clean. After the period of probation, the school authorities informed Zuri Osei and Ofori Nartey that the school was not interested in giving them permanent appointments because of unsatisfactory performance. On the other hand, Amo Quaye and Kofi Yeboah had their appointment terminated without any reason. The four (4) workers intend to take legal action against the school for compensation, accusing it of unfairly terminating their respective appointments.
Required:
Explain whether the workers will succeed in their respective intended legal action.
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