In the intricate landscape of employment law, employers often grapple with whether or not to dismiss an employee. Two primary grounds for dismissal, incapacity and misconduct, stand out, each requiring a distinct approach and understanding.
Navigating Employment Dismissals: Understanding Incapacity Vs Misconduct Read More »
Ensuring the safety and well-being of employees is a top priority for businesses in South Africa. One essential aspect of safeguarding workers is the registration for Workers’ Compensation.
A Step-by-step Guide: Registering For Workers’ Compensation Read More »
How to claim compensation in terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, No. 130 of 1993 (COIDA)
Everything you need to know about injuries on duty (Part Two) Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »