Reasonable Order: Meaning of Reasonable in Reasonable Order
Reasonable order is required for an employee’s refusal to follow the directive to constitute willful disobedience. The post below is based on the book Guide to Valid Dismissal of Employees Second Edition. What is reasonable depends on the circumstances. The reasonableness and lawfulness of a rule, order or instruction depend on the circumstances availing in each case. Reasonableness pertains to the kind or character of directives and commands and to the manner in which they are made. However, when the law requires that [...]