Thailand-based US scholar contests ‘illegal’ dismissal

Thailand-based US scholar contests ‘illegal’ dismissal

American academic Paul Chambers is appealing the termination of his employment contract by Naresuan University on grounds that it was made without due process, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).

Do automatic termination clauses overrule fair dismissal procedure?

Image source: tashatuvango – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]The CCMA’s recent decision in Biyana v National Consumer Commission (2025) offers a critical reminder for employers relying on so-called automatic termination clauses in employment contracts: the lesson to be learnt is that no contractual provision can override the Labour Relations Act’s (LRA) requirement of fairness when terminating an employment relationship. Read more...