Other Misconduct
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Sexual Harassment and Inappropriate Behaviour in the Workplace
Sexual Harassment and Inappropriate Behaviour in the Workplace An employee was dismissed during a disciplinary hearing held in response to complaints of sexual harassment ... -
Gross Misconduct, Insubordination and Dishonesty
Gross Misconduct, Insubordination and Dishonesty A senior employee’s dismissal for gross misconduct, gross insubordination and gross dishonesty was found to be substantially and procedurally ... -
The scourge of misrepresenting qualifications
The scourge of misrepresenting qualifications In Lesedi Local Municipality v Mphele and Others [2023] 9 BLLR 939 (LC), the Labour Court (LC) held as follows: ‘We ... -
“Listen to what Simon says!!! Or else…”
“Listen to what Simon says!!! Or else…” Taking precautions when dismissing an Employee for failure to obey an instruction. In the case of Bidvest ... -
Left High and Dry
Left High and Dry An employee caught on the wrong side of a company’s zero-tolerance policy can be fairly dismissed for testing positive for ... -
Reporting delayed is not necessarily justice denied (Sexual Harassment)
Reporting delayed is not necessarily justice denied (Sexual Harassment) Should an employee report sexual harassment immediately? The Court found that the Employer still had ... -
Breathalyser results as evidence
Breathalyser results as evidence For the past couple of decades, law enforcement and employers alike relied on breathalysers to determine whether alcohol is present ... -
Abscondment – Unauthorised and uncommunicated absence from work
Abscondment – Unauthorised and uncommunicated absence from work Updated 2021/11 By Jan du Toit After the festive season many employers will be left in the ... -
Herd mentality could get you herded into court … and fired
Herd mentality could get you herded into court … and fired By Aadil Patel, Director, National Practice Head, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Can an employee ... -
Brandishing dangerous weapons during strike action and proving employees’ awareness of the rule prohibiting this conduct
Brandishing dangerous weapons during strike action and proving employees’ awareness of the rule prohibiting this conduct By Sean Jamieson, Senior Associate, Michael Bailey, Candidate ...
