Discliplinary Enquiry
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The Chairperson’s Responsibility
The Sanction. The sanction to be imposed is a matter for the Chairman to decide, and contrary to popular belief the evidence has nothing ... -
Resignations and Disciplinary Hearings
The question is often raised regarding the resignation of an employee who is facing disciplinary action, or who resigns before, during or after the ... -
Redes vir ontslag
Redes vir ontslag André Claassen Arbeidswetgewing maak voorsiening vir drie tipes van ontslag naamlik ontslag vir wangedrag, swak prestasie (wat swak prestasie vir ongeskiktheid ... -
Procedural unfairness in disciplinary hearings
Procedural unfairness in disciplinary hearings Employers often find themselves having to pay out money in compensation at the CCMA because of procedural unfairness. This ... -
Procedural defect does not mean all is lost
Often, employers make mistakes when conducting a disciplinary hearing – usually a procedural error of some sort. We are only human, after all – ... -
Presiding officers need knowledge and insight
Disciplinary processes must be both fair and legal Ivan Israelstam When a presiding officer chairs a disciplinary hearing he/she must hear all relevant evidence ... -
Presiding officer must hear all the evidence
Ivan Israelstam The central reason that a presiding officer (PO) attends a disciplinary hearing is to hear and understand the evidence from both sides. ... -
Preparation for Disciplinary Hearings
It is a fact that more employers lose cases at the CCMA because of poor preparation than for any other reason. Employers must realize ... -
Poligraaf Toetse
Poligraaf Toetse André Claassen ʼn Poligraaf word soms ook ʼn leuenverklikker toets genoem. Poligraaf toetse is ʼn relatiewe nuwe begrip in Suid Afrika, veral ... -
Must I hand over my evidence before the hearing?
This is another question that arises time and time again. Very often, it emanates from the fact that trade unions, or the respondent’s legal ...
