Polygraph Tests
The guidelines that follow are provided by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) What is a polygraph test?…
Fixed-term contracts not for permanent positions
Employers often lose at CCMA and bargaining councils in cases relating to fixed-term contracts of employment. A key reason for…
Reinstatement: A remedy for unfair dismissal and unfair labour practices
Reinstatement is a remedy used in labour law for unfair dismissal and unfair labour practices.
False Allegations of Racism may be Grounds for Dismissal
Can an employee who makes a false allegation of racism against another employee be dismissed? The answer is yes, employees…
Jailed employees – dismissal for operational incapacity?
Our previous article was about the rights of jailed employees. This article is more about the employer's rights when an…
Jailed employees still have rights
It seems obvious to employers that, if an employee is arrested by the police he has ‘dismissed himself'. However, this…
Smoking cannabis (dagga) at home and reporting for work
Since the Constitutional Court declared the private use of cannabis (dagga) legal in the matter of Minister of Justice and Constitutional…
Jail time for lying on your CV
In recent times we have read a lot in the media about people lying about their qualifications. The South African…
Poaching former colleagues could be costly
A recent court case proved it may be worthwhile for companies to go after former employees who poach their talent. Massmart…
Absenteeism and the Law
Many employers experience problems with employees being absent from work. In fact, in many workplaces absenteeism is a major concern…