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5 cases tagged Confidential Information.
Trader dismissed for alleged leak after raising mismarking concerns: unfair dismissal upheld
A trader with 7 years' service was unfairly dismissed by EDF Trading Limited after a flawed investigation into an alleged leak of confidential information. The tribunal found the dismissal procedurally unfair but rejected his whistleblowing claim.
Senior construction manager dismissed for undisclosed friendships and laptop misuse
A senior project manager was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after failing to disclose personal relationships with contractors and allowing a friend to use his work laptop. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
Deputy MD dismissed during notice period: unfair process despite gross misconduct
A deputy managing director with 15 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed misconduct process. The tribunal found the decision-maker had prejudged the outcome, but applied a 50% Polkey reduction.
HR advisor dismissed for emailing confidential data to personal account: dismissal fair
An HR advisor who emailed confidential employee information to her personal Hotmail account was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct, the tribunal has ruled. Her claims of unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and breach of contract were all dismissed.
26 years' service not enough to save job after sharing confidential files with competitor
A development project co-ordinator with 26 years' service was fairly dismissed for sending 11 confidential documents to his personal email and forwarding them to a former colleague at a competitor. The Sheffield tribunal upheld the employer's decision.