Misconduct
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Breach of Contract (Part 1)
A problem that often arises in the workplace is when one party to a contract breaches the contract of employment by contravening a section ... -
Beware the Minefield
Dismissals where pregnancy is involved or there exists a dismissal for a reason related to pregnancy – even though the child had already been ... -
Benefits and Unfair Labour Practice
The Labour relations act entitles employees to institute action against an employer for what is termed “unfair Labour practice.” (Section 186 LRA) One of ... -
Beleid: Afwesigheid (Deel2)
Beleid: Afwesigheid (Deel2) André Claassen Afwesigheid is nie net ʼn probleem by groot maatskappye nie, maar ook vir kleiner organisasies soos eenman sake. Indien ... -
Being ‘reasonable’ is a matter of interpretation
Before dismissing an employee, consider how the courts will see it Ivan Israelstam The concept of reasonableness in determining the merits of an argument ... -
Bedanking voor ʼn dissiplinêre verhoor
Bedanking voor ʼn dissiplinêre verhoor André Claassen Dit is ʼn algemene verskynsel dat werknemers wat klagtes van wangedrag in die gesig staar dikwels bedank ... -
Be very careful when dealing with dismissals
Ivan Israelstam It is important to know how to deal with employees. The Code of Good Practice: Dismissal states that: Advice and correction are ... -
Be sure not to dismiss for the wrong reasons
Ivan Israelstam Employers too often get rid of employees for reasons unacceptable in law. Some of these reasons include: The employer dislikes the employee ... -
Arbitration Proceedings at the CCMA
A Question of a Question…….. Part 2 We continue with our discussion on a rather interesting judgement (153 pages) has been handed down by ... -
Alcoholism and the workplace
Alcoholism and the workplace Nicolene Erasmus, André Claassen and Jan du Toit Employees arriving at work with alcohol smelling on the breath, employees consuming ...
