Myths around sexual harassment in the workplace
Our previous article talked about sexual harassment at year-end office functions and the possibility that there could be sexual harassment…
Common mistakes when disciplining an employee
There are generally four mistakes that employers make when they discipline an employee. What are they? Let's consider the following…
Proper classification of misconduct
If misconduct, or the allegation, is not properly classified or described in the notice to attend a disciplinary hearing, it…
Dismissed employee returns
Employee turns up for work after being dismissed for abscondment / desertion Firstly, we need to remind readers that about…
Employees refusing to work overtime
On many occassions employers require employees to work overtime due to an increase in production, to meet order deadlines, etc.…
What is Constructive Dismissal?
Questions are often asked around constructive dismissal. What is it? The basics are that constructive dismissal may be defined as…