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Measures must be taken to minimize the effects of dismissals
Section 189(2) of the Labour Relations Act sets out what steps must be followed Section 189(2) of the Labour Relations Act directs that the employer and
When dishonesty justifies dismissal … and when it doesn’t
A common dilemma, with which employers in all areas of industry are faced, is the question of when dishonesty by an employee is sufficient to
Deduction from salaries for days absent
There is an obligation on the employee to be at work and to actually work in order to be remunerated. If s/he works fewer hours
How fixed are fixed term contracts?
Unless you are really employing someone for a limited period only don’t think you can get around our tough labour laws with fixed-term contracts. I
Lie detector ruled invalid as substitute for disciplinary hearing
Subjecting employees to a lie-detector test is no substitute for a disciplinary hearing, the Labour Court has ruled The following snippet was supplied by Legalbrief Today. To
‘Special leave’ for troublesome staff outlawed
PUBLIC employers who put troublesome staff on indefinite paid ‘special leave’ will have to mend their ways Published in: http://www.legalbrief.co.za Article supplied by Carmel Rickard The
Theft in the workplace
Is theft a dismissible offence? Most people think that theft in the workplace – even of an item of nominal value – entitles an employer
How to address a grievance
A grievance is any feeling of dissatisfaction or perceived unfair treatment, which employees experience in relation to their work and employment situation and which constitutes
Grievance Policy and Procedure
This a sample of a Grievance Policy and Procedure. Consult your attorney or labour specialist to design a document that better suits your company’s needs
Conciliation and Arbitration – The Process
Most employment disputes in South Africa are referred to the CCMA for resolution. The first stage of resolutions is the process of conciliation. If the