Workers who suffer injuries while on duty are entitled to compensation and support to help them recover and get back to work. The system for paying for injuries on duty is essential to workers’ rights and social protection. Here are some critical aspects to take note of…
Everything you need to know about injuries on duty (Part One) Read More »
Failure to follow the correct procedures upon the sale or purchase of a farm could lead to employees referring the dispute to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) or Labour Court
Labour Law Considerations When Selling A Farm Read More »
The Chairperson at a Disciplinary Enquiry has specific responsibilities and obligations to comply with the procedural rules of an enquiry.
The Chairperson has several responsibilities:
The Chairperson’s Responsibilities At a Disciplinary Enquiry Read More »
Employees have a duty to obey the reasonable instructions of their employer. Failure or refusal to do so may amount to insubordination.
Dismissal For Insubordination Read More »
The most notable amendment is the narrowing of the definition of “designated employer”, which now means that employers employing less than 50 employees, irrespective of their annual turnover, will no longer form part of the designated employer definition.
The Employment Equity Amendment Bill, 2020 – Easing The Regulatory Burden Read More »
Severance pay is given to an employee where they are “dismissed for reasons based on the employer’s operational requirements.” However, there are instances where an “operational requirements” retrenchee is not entitled to severance pay.
Retrenchment and Severance Pay Read More »
Workplace disciplinary codes and policies usually set out the types of behaviour which will be considered unacceptable and further regulate the conduct of employees as a whole.
Misconduct in the workplace Read More »
According to Government Gazette No 48094 dated 21 February 2023, the National Minimum Wage was adjusted from 1 March 2023.
The National Minimum Wage Increased By 9.6% For 2023/2024 Read More »
If video evidence is reliable and is obtained within the confines of the law, there is no reason why it should not be used and why such footage recording other forms of illegality may not be relied upon.
Dashcam Footage As Evidence – More Than Just For Traffic Violations Read More »
Disciplinary hearings exist to either discipline or ultimately dismiss an employee. In either instance, the course of action must be justified, which is found when the chairperson analyses the evidence presented at a disciplinary enquiry. Evidence proves the points raised by a party and gives validity to their arguments.
How To Present Evidence At A Disciplinary Hearing – Types Of Evidence Read More »
