Andy and Beauty have been clerks of a company for one year. It is the rule of the company that the employees have to be punctual in reporting for their duties.Yesterday, both Andy and Beauty were late for the offi ce by fi ve minutes. The reason for Andy’s lateness was that he had to take his mother to the hospital. It was the fi rst time that Andy was late for the office.Beauty had given no explanation for her lateness. It was also the third time within the same month that Beauty was in breach of the rule. During the previous two occasions, the company had issued written warnings against Beauty.The company is now considering dismissing both Andy and Beauty for being late for the office.Required:In relation to employment law, advise the company as to whether the company can dismiss both Andy and Beauty summarily by reason of being late. (10 marks)
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