Question 1:
Constructive dismissal is inherently different from dismissal in the sense that it is the employee who takes the initiative in considering the contract as having been repudiated.(per S. Lallah Ag SPJ and R. Ahnee J in Raman Ismael v. United Bus Service [1986 MR 182] In what circumstances will an employee invoke constructive dismissal? Give reasons for your answer.
Question 2:
The Employment Rights Act 2008 has curtailed the freedom of the employer to unilaterally terminate his employee's contract of employment. Discuss.
Question 3:
a) In what circumstances could an employer pay severance allowance to his employee?
b) In what circumstances will an employer raise the defence of abandonment of work and what are the procedures that he needs to follow in raising such a defence?
Question 4:
What are the obligations of the employer and the employee under a contract of employment?