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
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
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
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
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