Bank of America v. Abeygunasekera – sllr 1991 volume 1 page 317

The case between Vevil R. Abeygunasekera (Applicant/Workman) and Bank of America (Respondent/Employer) addressed the issue of whether the Applicant’s termination was justified on allegations of failures in duty and insubordination. It was determined that the termination was not justified, reaffirming the principle that an employer’s assertion of loss of confidence must be substantiated with evidence and that established practices should be considered in performance evaluations. Reliance was placed on the factual record, statutory protections for workmen, and the procedure outlined in labor laws, highlighting that termination letters must specify the precise grounds warranting dismissal. The outcome underscores that when reinstatement is not viable due to the employer ceasing local operatio