Labour law articles

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

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

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

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

Is theft a dismissible offence? Most people think that theft in the workplace – even of an item of nominal value – entitles an employer

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

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

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

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

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