Breakdown in trust and confidence

A breakdown in trust and confidence can lead to a fair dismissal for “some other substantial reason” (Huggins v Micrel Semiconductor (UK) [2004] All ER (D) 07). However, the Court of Appeal has warned in Leach v OFCOM [2012] EWCA Civ 959, that breach of the duty of mutual trust and confidence is not a “convenient label to stick on any situation” to dismiss an employee in the absence of other lawful reasons.