Nov 23, 20235 minGuilty pleas at internal disciplinary enquiries – some words to the wiseWhat happens when an employee (or a student) ‘pleads guilty’ when faced with misconduct allegations at an internal disciplinary enquiry?
May 26, 20236 minEvaluating evidence on a balance of probabilitiesIn a case of alleged misconduct of an employee, how should the matter be determined on a balance of probabilities in terms of the evidence?
Apr 14, 20234 minAmendments to the Employment Equity Act (South Africa)Various amendments to the EEA are introduced, most significantly changes to the affirmative action provisions of the Employment Equity Act.
Mar 13, 20225 minWorkplace conduct and mental health issuesMental health in relation to the workplace is becoming a topic of increasing discussion, debate and adjudication.
Sep 9, 20211 minIll health in the workplace - Rights and obligationsIll health issues in the workplace are not new, but the changing working environment has put this in the spotlight.
Sep 20, 20204 minChanging terms and conditions of employmentAgreed terms and conditions in a contract of employment can be changed - provided that the correct process is followed.
Sep 15, 20203 minForfeiting severance payAn employee may forfeit his/her claim to severance pay if s/he unreasonably refuses an offer of alternative employment to avoid dismissal.
Apr 10, 20205 minWhen employees refuse to attend meetingsIt is unacceptable that an employer is forced to engage in negotiations regarding day to day organisational arrangements with employees.