(1). Any of the two parties may appeal to the Commissioner against the order of termination of the
contract of service under sections 50 or 51 within a period of two weeks starting from the date of
notification.
(2). The competent authority shall make his decision within a period of two weeks starting from the date
of receiving the application of appeal.
(3). If the competent authority approves the termination of the contract the employer shall pay to the
worker all his entitlements. If the Commissioner did not approve the termination he shall order the return
of worker to his work; provided that all his entitlements for the period of suspension shall be paid to him.
In case that the employer objects to carrying out the decision made by the competent authority, the
employer shall give the worker all his legal entitlements including his wage during the period of
suspension, plus a compensation equalling to six months pay.
53. Termination of the Contract of Service without notification to the worker
The employer may terminate the contract of service without notice in the following cases:
(a) If the worker assumes the personality of another, or if he presents for the purpose of work forged
papers;
(b) If the worker made a mistake resulting in gross negligence that caused heavy financial loss to the
employer;
(c) If the worker in spite of being notified in writing does not comply with any instructions made for the
safety of the workers and of the undertaking; provided that such instructions be in writing and fixed in a
conspicuous place;
(d) If the worker deliberately omits to carry out his obligations under the contract of service;
(e) If the worker discloses any industrial or commercial secrets which come to his knowledge in the
course of his duties, save what the law permits;
(f) If the worker is convicted of an offence concerning honour or morality or conduct or if he commits in
the place of work an act inconsistent with morality;
(g) If the worker commits an assault on his employer or the responsible manager which is punishable by
law or if in the course of or during his work commits any grievous assault to any of his superiors or any
other worker;
(h) If the worker is found in an obvious state of drunkenness or was under the influence of an intoxicating
drug; provided that the medical practitioner so decides.
54. Termination of the Contract of Service without notification to the employer
The worker may terminate the contract of service without giving notice to the employer in the following
cases: (a) If the employer or the person on his behalf cheated the worker in relation to the contract of service;
(b) If the employer has not satisfied his obligations towards the worker in accordance with the provision
of this Act or the terms of the contract of service;
(c) If the employer or the person acting on his behalf commits an assault punishable by law on the
worker;
(d) If there is a serious danger threatening the safety of the worker or affecting his health, provided that
the employer knows the danger and does not take the measures and procedure necessary to prevent it.
55.Referring of disputes to the Competent Authority
(1) In all cases specified in sections 53 and 54, the contract of service shall not be terminated before
referring the dispute to the competent authority to obtain his approval. The Commissioner shall make the
appropriate investigation concerning that case or cases, and he shall make his decision thereon within a
maximum period of two weeks starting from the date of referring the dispute to him.
(2) In case of proof of any of the cases specified in section 53, the employer may suspend the worker until
the competent authority makes its decision.
(3) When the employer terminates the contract of service before referring the dispute to the competent
authority or before the competent authority make its decision, the following steps shall take place:(a) The worker shall be returned to his work together with payment of full wage for the period during
which he was suspended; or
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