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3. Can the employer dismiss the employee without prior notice and if so, in which cases?

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An employer can dismiss an employee without prior notice, if any of the following apply:

    • • The employees’ conduct is such that makes it impossible for the employer - employee relation to continue
    • • A serious offense is committed by the employee in the course of his/her duties
    • • A criminal offense is committed by the employee in the course of her/his duties without the consent of her/his employer
    • • Improper behaviour/conduct by the employee in the course of his/her duties
    • • Serious or repeated violation or disregard of work regulations or other rules by the employee, in relation to the employment.



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