A former employee brought an action for wrongful dismissal, breach of contract, unpaid commissions, and punitive damages following termination after eight months of employment.
The employer asserted that the employee was dismissed for just cause due to poor performance, insubordination, failure to follow instructions, and abusive communications with colleagues and clients.
The court preferred the evidence of the employer’s witnesses and found the employee’s testimony inconsistent and self‑serving.
It held that the employee’s conduct, including repeated refusal to follow reasonable instructions and unprofessional communications, constituted just cause for summary dismissal.
The court also found that an alleged amended employment offer letter was never validly accepted and that no commission was payable because no binding sales agreement had been concluded.
