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Absenteeism and the Law
Absenteeism can be a nightmare for employers Source: A M Carrim, Convener, Labour Law and ADR Committee, Limpopo Law Council Absence from work is either
Beware of Employees Committing Misrepresentation
The need for employers to be able to trust their employees is crucial. For example, employers need to know that their employees and prospective employees
Transgender judgments set new benchmarks
Two Labour Court judgments have set new benchmarks regarding unfair discrimination and the protection of the rights of transgender employees Two Labour Court judgments this
Probation is not the easy way out for employers
Contrary to popular belief a probation clause is not a licence to fire the employee at will Source: Ivan Israelstam lvan Israelstam is the Chief
Apologise and save your job
In the case of Gordon Timothy v Nampak Corrugated Container the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) sent out a strong warning to employees to admit guilt
What constitutes a ‘valid’ medical certificate (or sick note)?
Rule 15(1) of the Ethical and Professional Rules of the Medical and Dental Professions Board of the Health Professions Council of South Africa provides a
Resignation by SMS can be final, warns labour law firm
Employees should be careful in their use of technology to communicate with their bosses Employees should be careful in their use of technology to communicate
Can a person resign by email?
Can a person can resign from a job by email where the employment contract requires resignations to be in writing. Source: Paul Jacobson of Jacobson Attorneys: http://webtechlaw.com http://facebook.com/webtechlaw
Threshold Earnings and the BCEA
From 1 July 2011, employees earning more than the new threshold of R 172,000.00 per year will not automatically benefit from certain sections of the
About Disciplinary Hearings
Employees may find themselves required to appear in a disciplinary hearing for alleged misconduct. An employee may be suspended on full pay pending a hearing