Legal to dismiss an employee in conflict of interest (Court of Cassation, Labour Sec., Decision no. 14176 of 18 June 2009) admin 15 years ago The Court of Cassation has recognised the legality of dismissing an employee who provides legal assistance to third parties in legal proceedings against his employer. In this case, there is a clear conflict of interest as well as a clear violation of the obligations of correctness and good faith in the employment relationship which does not allow continuation of the employment, even temporarily.