A worker may be dismissed without prior notice or pay in lieu thereof if s/he is:
convicted for any criminal offence, or
s/he is found guilty of misconduct under section 24.
If a worker is removed for any of the above reasons, and if his / her continuous service is not less than one year, s/he shall be paid compensation at the rate of 15 days‟ wages for every completed year of service.
No compensation shall be paid to the worker who is dismissed for the following misconducts:
Theft, grabbing, fraud, or dishonesty in connection with the employer‟s
business or property.
Disorderly behaviour in the establishment, fighting, setting fire or vandalism;
Section 23 (1) of BLA’06
Section 23 (3) of BLA’06 and Sec 11(a) of BL(A)A’13
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Dismissal (cont.) Any worker found guilty of misconduct may be awarded any of the following punishments, instead of dismissal in consideration of any extenuating circumstances:
report immediately to the superior if not being able to attend the factory due to any unavoidable circumstances; such as sudden sickness, accident or else