Other Misconduct
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Raising the Bar: Suspected False Medical Certificates
Raising the Bar: Suspected False Medical Certificates Suspected false medical certificates must be supported by evidence, not suspicions. A medical practitioner’s medical certificate must ... -
Take care before you share: The dangers of social media use in the workplace
Take care before you share: The dangers of social media use in the workplace Advancements in technological gadgets such as smart phones and laptops, ... -
I refuse. It is my birthday (or my wife’s)
I refuse. It is my birthday (or my wife’s) The case of Correctional Services v Kutu [2025] JA27-2024 (LAC) concerns the dismissal of Mr. ... -
Gone Without a Word: How Employers Should Handle Unauthorised Absences
Gone Without a Word: How Employers Should Handle Unauthorised Absences Understanding the legal framework, disciplinary options, and key distinctions when employees are absent without ... -
Collective Misconduct
Collective Misconduct Cashbuild (Pty) Ltd, a national wholesaler and retail supplier, dismissed all of its employees at a particular branch after the employer suffered ... -
The downside to a side hustle – moonlighting, conflicts of interest and the law
The downside to a side hustle – moonlighting, conflicts of interest and the law Employees are required to devote their time, effort and skills ... -
The Use of a Lock-out and Replacement Labour During a Suspended Strike
The Use of a Lock-out and Replacement Labour During a Suspended Strike December 2024 An employer who embarks on a lock-out may not, as ... -
The Importance of Speed in Labour Matters
The Importance of Speed in Labour Matters November 2024 Prompt disciplinary action is a fundamental requirement of a fair procedure. Where an employer fails ... -
Think Again Before Pulling a “Sickie” – The Abuse of Sick Leave
Think Again Before Pulling a “Sickie” – The Abuse of Sick Leave The BCEA, medical certificates and the abuse of sick leave. The best ... -
Breathalyser Refusal
Breathalyser Refusal The dismissal of a machine operator who refused to take a breathalyser test (in accordance with the company’s policy on substance abuse ...
