Discliplinary Enquiry
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Electing a Chairperson
The choice of a person to Chair a disciplinary hearing is never an easy task. There are a number of qualities that are highly ... -
Each case should be judged on own merits
Ivan Israelstam Even when an employer finds an employee guilty of a serious offence this does not automatically entitle the employer to fire the ... -
Double jeopardy if no new evidence is presented
Ivan Israelstam In cases were an employee is punished twice for the same incident of misconduct or poor performance, the term “double jeopardy” has ... -
Double Jeopardy – is it or is it not?
André Claassen What is double jeopardy? Much has been written on this subject, which still seems to contain grey areas or misunderstood conceptions in ... -
Double Jeopardy: Part 2
Missed out on Part 1? Click here We continue our discussion from last week. In addressing the matter of the company’s justification for embarking ... -
Double jeopardy
Much has been written on this subject, which still seems to contain grey areas or misunderstood conceptions in the minds of employers. Double jeopardy ... -
Dissiplinêre kode & prosedure
Dissiplinêre kode & prosedure Hierdie kode dien as riglyn aan die werknemer met betrekking tot wat as onaanvaarbare gedrag beskou sal word. Dit spel ... -
Dishonesty is a thorny issue to tackle
Ivan Israelstam Dishonesty in the workplace can take many different forms including: Stealing of the employer’s money out of the till, petty cash box ... -
Dishonest disciplinary tactics can backfire
Ivan Israelstam Last week we looked at the unfair practice of illegally entrapping suspected employees in order to prove them guilty of misconduct. I ... -
Disciplining for the same misconduct
Ivan Israelstam A question repeatedly asked is whether an employer can discipline an employee a second time for the same incident of misconduct. Legal ...
