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When a breach of trust and confidence can be prevented (News, 23 August 2012)

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Published on: 23 August 2012
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  • Facts of the case and ET's findings
  • EAT judgment

Article summary

There is a fundamental distinction between there being a fundamental breach of the implied term of trust and confidence that an apology by an employer cannot cure and there being action by an employer that can prevent such a breach of contract taking place. EAT: Assamoi v Spirit Pub Company (Services).

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