Employment contracts not terminated by an employee's breach of contract

The recent New South Wales Court of Appeal decision in Purcell v Tullett Prebon (Australia) Pty Limited [2010] NSWCA 150 has highlighted the continuing importance of the contract of employment.

The case also demonstrates that a repudiation by an employee does not automatically terminate their employment contract and can have significant ramifications for the employee.

Mr Purcell, a successful finance broker, entered into a contract of employment with Tullett Prebon (Australia) Pty Limited for a two-year term. Some months later, in breach of his employment contract, Mr Purcell commenced work for a competitor of his employer.

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