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Employee required to account for secret profit

In Samsung Semiconductor Europe Ltd (SSEL) v Docherty the Outer House of the Court of Session held that an employee owed a fiduciary duty to his employer and should account for the secret profit he made in ensuring...

Article by: 19 May 2011

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Amendments to the Takeover Code proposed

Following last year's negative public and union reaction to Kraft's takeover of Cadbury, the Takeover Panel has published a consultation on proposed amendments to its Takeover Code.

Article by: 19 May 2011

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Lack of expert medical evidence made dismissal unfair

In Pacey v Caterpillar Logistics Services (UK) Ltd an employment tribunal has upheld a claim for unfair dismissal, criticising the employer for failing to obtain a medical report in relation to surveillance film showing an employee...

Article by: 19 May 2011

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New Task Force for employee engagement

The Prime Minister has given his backing to a new independent Employee Engagement Task Force which will share good practice, generate debate and offer support via a new website.

Article by: 19 May 2011

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Reasonable to dismiss employee when immigration status uncertain

In Kurumuth v NHS Trust North Middlesex University Hospital the EAT has held that dismissal of an employee was reasonable in circumstances where the UK Border Agency had failed to clearly indicate her immigration status and that she had the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Article by: 10 May 2011