Ceylon Cement Corporation v. Fernando – sllr 1990 volume 1 page 361

In the matter between Ceylon Cement Corporation and Fernando, the court addressed the issue of whether an employer has the authority to terminate a probationary employee without providing forewarning or reasons, provided there is no mala fide conduct. It was held that an employer possesses sole discretion to assess the fitness of a probationer during the probationary period and may terminate employment without being obligated to supply explanation or advance notice, assuming good faith is observed. The ruling reaffirmed the principle that judicial interference by the Labour Tribunal is limited to cases where there is proof of mala fides. Reliance was placed on the Industrial Disputes Act and established case law, highlighting that the order of compensation by the Labour Tribunal was unwarr