Misconduct
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Investigating misconduct requires skill
Investigating misconduct requires skill Ivan Israelstam Two common mistakes that employers make on receiving misconduct allegations against employees are: Firstly, they ignore the reports ... -
External pressure does not justify dismissal
External pressure does not justify dismissal Ivan Israelstam Employers need to understand that: Labour law definitely does allow employers to dismiss employees. The CCMA ... -
Witnesses are key at hearings
Witnesses are key at hearings Ivan Israelstam Regardless of whether one is faced with a court hearing, a disciplinary hearing or an arbitration hearing ... -
TB – What employers should know
What employers should know about Tuberculosis (TB) Published by the World Economic Forum Global Health Initiative IMPROVING THE STATE What is TB? How does ... -
How and when to suspend employees
How and when to suspend employees Jan du Toit Employers are often faced with situations where a decision must be taken whether an employee ... -
Insubordination not always dismissible
Insubordination not always dismissible Ivan Israelstam The Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (the Code) serves as a guideline for all those presiding over disputes ... -
Constructive Dismissal
Constructive Dismissal Questions are often asked around constructive dismissal – what is it? Employees relate a certain situation and ask the question “can I ... -
Misconduct outside work tricky to deal with
Misconduct outside work tricky to deal with Ivan Israelstam While employers have very few rights under the Labour Relations Act (LRA) they do at ... -
You cannot dismiss without following procedure
Ivan Israelstam Sooner or later the labour law catches up with employers who fail to follow proper disciplinary procedure and to provide good reason ... -
You can’t expect justice if you are not there
With valid reason, default judgments can be reversed Ivan Israelstam Where an employer fails to attend an arbitration hearing the arbitrator is entitled to ...
