An employee shall use reasonable skill unless the employer has notice of the employee’s want of skill before employing the employee. The employee shall always use all skill that the employee possesses, as far as required, for the service specified.

Need help with an employment contract?
Have it reviewed by a lawyer, get answers to your questions and move forward with confidence.
Connect with a lawyer now

Source: CivC 1877, §§ 1140, 1141; CL 1887, §§ 3763, 3764; RCivC 1903, §§ 1459, 1460; RC 1919, §§ 1083, 1084; SDC 1939, § 17.0307; SL 2008, ch 276, § 14.