What is Conflict of Interest?

Conflict of Interest is:

  • Holding a passive investment interest (either directly or indirectly) in any competitor, supplier or customer;
  • Acting as an officer, director, partner, consultant, representative, agent, advisor or employee of a (potential) competitor, supplier or customer of the employer;
  • Being involved in any capacity in the conduct of any business that is involved in technical areas or product lines that are similar to those of the employer;
  • Being involved in any capacity in the conduct of any business whose customers include the employer, its customers or its suppliers