Misconduct
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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 ... -
 ‘I DID IT’ – LAC CONFIRMS THE LAW ON EMPLOYEE CONFESSIONS
 ‘I DID IT’ – LAC CONFIRMS THE LAW ON EMPLOYEE CONFESSIONS In the matter of Brauns and Others v Wilkes N.O and Others, the ... -
Mediation Rules in South Africa:Â Where are we now?
 Mediation Rules in South Africa: Where are we now? It is known in all jurisdictions globally, the courts are over-flowing with cases and South ... -
CCMA commissioners’ authority to expedite dispute resolution under the LRA: A discussion of SAA v SACCA and NUMSA
CCMA commissioners’ authority to expedite dispute resolution under the LRA: A discussion of SAA v SACCA and NUMSA In 2020, South African Airways (SAA) ... -
LAC finds that an employee who was dimissed for recreational cannabis use at home was unfairly discriminated against
 LAC finds that an employee who was dismissed for recreational cannabis use at home was unfairly discriminated against In the recent case of Enever v ... -
Hearsay evidence
Hearsay evidence Case Law Bulletin A commissioner’s decision to exclude from all consideration the hearsay evidence led by the applicant was made known to ... -
Unacceptable Stock Losses
 Unacceptable Stock Losses Case Law Bulletin The dismissal of employees due to unacceptable stock losses (in accordance with the company’s policy on levels of ... -
Sexism in the workplace
Sexism in the workplace Case Law Bulletin Sexism in the workplace, although a serious issue, is not automatically a cause for dismissal. Context is ... -
Vicarious liability claims arising out of sexual harassment and the passage of time
Vicarious liability claims arising out of sexual harassment and the passage of time The High Court recently emphasised the impact of prescription on a ... -
Is a confession admissible in disciplinary proceedings?
Is a confession admissible in disciplinary proceedings? In the first judgement of 2024 the LAC had to determine amongst other issues whether a confession ...
