A master cannot discharge his yearly servant within the year, by reason of illness, or of any hurt by which he may be disabled from doing his usual business, nor even for insanity, without an order from a justice; nor can his wages be abated for such reason.
A Servant may be discharged by a Justice if his Wages be not paid, or sufficient Maintenance be denied him.
The master detaining a servant’s wages, or not allowing him sufficient meat and drink, or otherwise ill-treating him, is a good cause for a servant’s leaving his place; but it must be allowed by a justice.
Punishment for insolence after Warning given.
If, after warning given, a servant is insolent, or refuses to do his duty, a magistrate may commit him to prison for the time he has to serve; but the master must pay him his wages whilst there.
Punishment for an assault on the Master or Mistress.
If a servant assault his master or mistress, or any other person having charge over him, he may be bound to his good behaviour; or be committed to prison, for a year or less, at the discretion of two magistrates.
Agreement by a Servant under age not to operate against him.
No agreement made by a servant, with his master, whilst he is under the age of 21 years, can be made to operate against him.
A married Woman must serve her term.