Discliplinary Enquiry
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Time: is it the enemy?
Time: is it the enemy? We often get asked the question regarding the time limit between the commission of an offense of misconduct, and ... -
The Transgression
In terms of disciplinary procedures, there are certain basics that must be clearly understood regarding complaints or transgressions. First: A process of discipline deals ... -
The severity of the Sanction – can the Chairperson be overruled?
This question often arises – Can the employer, at an appeal hearing, increase the severity of a sanction imposed by the chairperson of the ... -
The Right to Representation
The Right to Representation It is sometimes necessary for us to re-visit a topic on which previous articles have appeared because of changes that ... -
The minimum requirements for a fair disciplinary hearing
Fair procedure Nicolene Erasmus Introduction Section 188 of the LRA provides that, to be fair, a dismissal that is not automatically unfair must be ... -
The Investigation of the Complaint
All complaints must be investigated. The investigation is necessary firstly to establish if it is necessary to take disciplinary action in the form of ... -
The Disciplinary Procedure For Misconduct
The Disciplinary Procedure For Misconduct Provided by the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) The purpose of these explanatory notes is to supplement ... -
The Disciplinary Hearing
A Guide to Disciplinary Hearings At the outset, let it be stated that: the full proceedings must be recorded in writing in the minutes. ... -
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 ...
