Employees be Warned! A Conflict of Interest Can Get You Dismissed

KVV Inc Attorneys

Published on: 04/03/2025

A recent Labour Court case highlights this, confirming dismissal for an employee who failed to disclose conflicts of interest. Despite 29 years of service, the employee's failure to declare his wife's and brother's businesses as municipal vendors, as required by policy, constituted gross dishonesty. The court emphasized that the employee's benefit from the non-disclosure, due to his marriage in community of property, was key. Even without direct influence on vendor selection, the breach of policy and resulting dishonesty justified dismissal, underscoring the importance of transparency and loyalty in the workplace.