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Foreign directors and the criminal court summons process: bound by duty
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 06/01/2017
» The criminal summons process can affect a company director in many ways and at virtually any time. For example, a director may be summoned as a witness, as a representative for an accused company, or even as an individual accused of a crime. Further complicating matters is the possibility that a summons could be issued to a company director without his or her direct knowledge. This increases the risk of noncompliance, possibly subjecting the director to additional liability.
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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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Product liability: recalls and business impact
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 19/08/2016
» A number of well-known companies have recently recalled their products to fix problems or defects. Whenever a recall occurs, business suffers, both from the cost of the recall and damage to the company's reputation.
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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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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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Class actions arrive in Thailand: will the law of unintended consequences prevail?
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 15/05/2015
» In December of this year, amendments to the Civil Procedure Code allowing for class-action lawsuits will come into force. If the effects on the legal systems of other jurisdictions are good indicators, the Thai legal landscape will undergo a fundamental shift. This article will introduce class actions generally and then look at the new legislation and its potential impact.
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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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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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The employee committee explained
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 09/08/2013
» Many companies have labour unions and employee committees, but few fully understand the potential significance or impact of these organisations. Unfortunately, even fewer understand the possible legal ramifications of taking disciplinary action against employee committee members.
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Criminal charges relating to work permits
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 22/03/2013
» The blooming of global investment has been shrinking the world and blurring national borders. In our region, the Asean Economic Community (AEC) blueprint is designed to establish Asean as a single market and production base. It is hoped that Asean will become more dynamic and competitive, with new ways to expedite existing economic initiatives.
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