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Terminating an employee for poor work performance
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 30/09/2016
» As most employers can attest, terminating employees for poor job performance is not easy. But it is legally possible, so long as specific precautionary measures are taken. If such measures are not taken, an employer may find itself either stuck with an incompetent employee, or on the losing end of a lawsuit for unfair termination.
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Benefits of an effective compliance programme
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 15/04/2016
» Companies and the people who run them are subject to an increasing array of local and international regulations. Running afoul of these regulations can lead to corporate scandals that hurt a firm's reputation and cause lasting damage. A compliance and ethics programme can help ensure that an organisation operates within the law and stays true to its own ethical principles that are important to the company's business and identity.
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Customs audits: understand the process and minimise your liability
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 30/10/2015
» It is common for Thai Customs Department officials to audit companies that import or export goods. The audits are generally random, and they almost always include a surprise inspection. Importers are rarely informed in advance by customs officials.
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Termination for Serious Fraud: Tamping Out Smouldering Embers
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 02/10/2015
» Fraud, which is both a civil and criminal wrong, involves a deliberate deception to secure an unfair or unlawful gain. Employees commit fraud of varying degrees for many reasons including financial, peer pressure and patronage obligations. In Thailand, most employee fraud is viewed as minor and goes unpunished even if detected. Serious fraud is another matter.
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Labour disputes under martial law
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 06/03/2015
» Martial law has been in force in Thailand since last May 20, when it was invoked by the military, which staged a full-scale coup two days later to bring an end to months of street demonstrations and political turmoil. While it certainly has had an effect on political protests, martial law also has ramifications for another form of social protest — labour disputes.
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Challenges of protecting intellectual property in the software industry
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 20/02/2015
» In the fast-evolving and highly competitive technology industry, software developers and owners should exercise strong vigilance to ensure that their creations are properly guarded within the ambit of intellectual property rights. Protecting software, however, involves complex, interrelated issues that encompass a mix of copyright, patent, trademark and trade secrets law.
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Subcontracted workers and employer liability
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 05/09/2014
» Businesses in Thailand, particularly manufacturers, have used workers employed as subcontractors through agreements with third parties to meet fluctuating demand, reduce labour costs, and otherwise benefit from the flexibility that subcontracted employees provide.
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Customs Settlements: Guidelines for Waiver of Prosecution
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 22/08/2014
» Every year, numerous companies and individuals face criminal prosecution for violating Thai customs law. The penalties include significant fines and even incarceration. This can have a profound effect on both a company and its employees and agents, and even those who may have unintentionally violated customs laws.
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Protecting trade secrets essential to stay ahead
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 18/04/2014
» Intellectual property rights (IPR) protection is a key part of success in today’s business environment. As manufacturing companies grow, it is inevitable for corporate management — regardless of the type of industry — to shift its focus from tangible products to the intangible assets of intellectual property.
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New provisions for tax breaks
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 10/01/2014
» Generally speaking, Specific Business Tax (SBT) is an alternative tax that is levied on certain types of businesses _ particularly those in the financial services sectors. It was first introduced in tandem with the value-added tax (VAT) regime in 1992. The method for collecting SBT can be likened to that of sales tax, which was used in Thailand in the previous incarnation of indirect tax collection, before VAT.
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