Other Misconduct
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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 ... -
Sexual harassment – what to do when the monster knocks on your door
Written by Jeanne Hugo www.careers24.co.za South Africa was one of the first countries to create extensive legislation concerning sexual harassment in the workplace. As ... -
Seksuele teistering in die werksplek
Seksuele teistering in die werksplek André Claassen Dit is noodsaaklik dat werkgewers ʼn omgewing skep waarin die waardigheid en integriteit van werknemers gerespekteer word. ... -
To Suspend or Not to Suspend
When should an employee, who is under investigation or perhaps pending a disciplinary hearing, be suspended from duty? Under what circumstances may you suspend? ... -
Mixed verdicts on alcohol-related industrial cases
Mixed verdicts on alcohol-related industrial cases Ivan Israelstam An employer recently remarked to me that the time is fast approaching when an employee will ... -
Off Duty Misconduct: To Discipline Or Not To Discipline
KAREN FULTON & EVA MUDELY Generally, what an employee does after work hours is of no concern to his employer, who has no right ... -
Conduct outside work tricky to deal with
Ivan Israelstam While employers have very few rights under the Labour Relations Act (LRA) they do at least have the right to discipline and ... -
Line is blurred on unfair behaviour at work
Inequality plays a role in determining what is unfair Ivan Israelstam In criminal law an accused may be found guilty of and punished for ... -
Knowledge in labour law essential for companies
Managers should be thoroughly trained to handle DC hearings Ivan Israelstam The purpose of workplace disciplinary hearings is to enable the chairperson of the ...
