LABOUR LAW ARTICLES
Poor Performance Procedures
When can you dismiss an employee for performing poorly at work Poor Performance Procedures When can you dismiss an employee for performing poorly at
The payment of bonuses
There is no statutory requirement in labour law to pay bonuses of any sort, and any such payments that are made are not regulated by
Probationary employees
You are entitled to require a newly hired employee to serve a period of probation before confirmation of his or her appointment. But can you
24 hour’s notice of termination
What are your legal remedies if your employee gives you only 24 hour’s notice? 24 hour’s notice of termination An employee rushes to the
Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 summary
A summary of the provisions of the most important sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 to be kept by an employer Department
Summary of the Employment Equity Act
Summary of the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998, issued in terms of Section 25(1) Summary of the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998, issued
What if the employee changes his mind about resigning?
The short answer is that the employee does not have the right to resign What if the employee changes his mind about resigning? Source: Derek Jackson
Psychological Harassment and Managerial Rights
This articles distinguishes psychological harassment from an employer’s managerial rights. Psychological Harassment and Managerial Rights 19 March 2008 Article by Simon-Pierre Hebert of McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Employer Monitoring of Workplace Electronic Communications
Many employees are required to sign policies whereby they agree that their employers have the right to monitor their workplace electronic communications. Employer Monitoring of
Top 10 Tips to Being a Star Witness
This article prepares you as a witness at a disciplinary hearing or the CCMA Top 10 Tips to Being a Star Witness Article by Dundas-Wilson (UK solicitors)
Conducting Investigations of Wrongful Workplace Conduct
With perhaps discouraging frequency, companies need to conduct investigations into allegations of employee misconduct. Conducting Investigations of Wrongful Workplace Conduct Article by Roy A. Ginsburg of Dorsey
Time off work – a prerequisite
A holiday at least once a year is generally regarded as good for productivity, is probably necessary to the employee’s health, and is a basic