Other Misconduct
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The Protection of Whistle Blowers
Article provided by Nalane Manaka Attorneys It is not often that we hear of an employee reporting misconduct in the workplace to his employer. ... -
The importance of your Disciplinary Code, policies and procedures
I receive large numbers of e-mails, on almost a daily basis, from employers complaining about employee behaviour in the workplace. “Some of my employees ... -
The balancing act of handling grievances
Ivan Israelstam Some employers are too soft and trusting when receiving grievances and give in even before establishing whether the grievance has merit. However, ... -
Teistering
Teistering André Claassen Elke individu moet met waardigheid en respek in die werksplek hanteer te word. Teistering ongeag die aard daarvan spreek tot niemand ... -
Taking bribes a crime against the employer
By Ivan Israelstam With the current international financial crisis, credit crunch, spiralling prices of goods, job losses and scarcity of new jobs, it is ... -
Suspensions from duty can turn into a minefield
Ivan Israelstam Employers regularly suspend employees from duty. This is done under a variety of circumstances for several reasons that may include: 1. A ... -
Suspensions could be dangerous for employer
By Ivan Israelstam Employees are suspended from duty for different reasons that may include a temporary lay-off due to operational circumstances. That is, during ... -
Suspending an employee
Andrew Smith and Robyn Hugo Bowman Gilfillan Attorneys A few weeks ago, Andre van Niekerk, Judge of the Labour Court, delivered a judgment affecting ... -
Smoking and constructive dismissal – do they belong in one sentence?
Johanette Rheeder Ever met the chain smoker who, notwithstanding the hints, complaints and frowns, continues to smoke in his office or open areas in ... -
Shotgun dismissals likely to backfire
Ivan Israelstam Employers frequently know for certain that serious misconduct has occurred but cannot prove which employee or employees are responsible. This can occur ...
