Facts
The case concerns the immediate dismissal of a basketball player by the sports club B. The player, G, had signed an employment contract with B from August 1, 1989 to May 1, 1990. The contract stipulated obligations for the player, such as participating in training sessions and not making statements damaging to the club's image. B reserved the right to impose fines and, in serious cases, to suspend the payment of the salary.
During the employment relationship, B imposed two fines of 1,500 francs each on the player for refusing to attend training sessions, inappropriate behavior, and giving an interview detrimental to the club's image. Furthermore, B summarily dismissed the player on April 13, 1990 for wearing the jersey of another team during a match, and imposed a new fine of 3,000 francs.
The player contested the facts attributed to him and requested the salary until the end of the contract and the reimbursement of the amounts deducted as a sanction.
Considerations
The Cantonal Court dismissed B's main appeal and partially upheld G's incidental appeal. B was ordered to pay G the amount of 11,333.40 francs, corresponding to two monthly salaries and the reimbursement of the deductions for the two fines.
The Federal Court considered that there was no valid reason for the immediate dismissal, as it…