Bernstein v. Lipper Manufacturing Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Kephabt,

There is an implied obligation in contracts of employment that, as part of the consideration, the em ployee will be loyal, diligent, faithful, and obedient. His right to compensation depends upon the observance or performance of these duties. If he fails in due fidelity, he forfeits his right to his employment (Hibbard v. Wood, 49 Pa. Superior Ct. 513, 515); if he fails in diligence by shirking his work or otherwise conducting himself inconsistently with the proper discharge of his duties, he may be dismissed: Waugh v. Shunk, 20 Pa. 130, 133; Singer v. M’Cormack,…