“Sexual violence is a horrific reality that continues to plague this country.” (Quoted in judgment below) It’s often said that victims of rape and other types of sexual violence have
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Employers: It’s November Again. Must You Pay 13th Cheques?Employers: It’s November Again. Must You Pay 13th Cheques?
“The best investment you will ever make are your employees” (Peter Drucker) As the end of the year approaches, many employees are eagerly awaiting their 13th cheque or year-end bonus.
Creating a “Safe Environment. Abuse, Can you be held Responsible?Creating a “Safe Environment. Abuse, Can you be held Responsible?
Protect Your Employees from Harassment and Abuse – or Pay the Price “It takes leadership to improve safety.” (Jackie Stewart, Formula 1 legend) One of your key duties as an
When Can You Legally Record Conversations?When Can You Legally Record Conversations?
Big Brother is watching you.” (George Orwell) Your smartphone lets you record just about anything, anywhere, and at any time. Your laptop and other devices can automatically record online meetings.
It’s Sick Leave Season – Can You Reject a Dodgy Doctor’s Sick Note?It’s Sick Leave Season – Can You Reject a Dodgy Doctor’s Sick Note?
“Many people including workers in South Africa do not have the wherewithal to determine between a qualified doctor, an unqualified doctor and one who is operating illegally. That is why
The New Cannabis Act: Here’s What You Will and Won’t Be Allowed to DoThe New Cannabis Act: Here’s What You Will and Won’t Be Allowed to Do
“It’s high time they legalised cannabis” (Anon) Much excitement has greeted the signing into law of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, which will formally regulate the cultivation, possession, and
Cannabis Policies in the Workplace: A Delicate Balancing ActCannabis Policies in the Workplace: A Delicate Balancing Act
“It is declared that the [employer]’s Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy is irrational and violates the right to privacy in section 14 of the Constitution, to the extent that it
When is Resignation a Constructive Dismissal?When is Resignation a Constructive Dismissal?
“…the prospect of continued employment must be shown to have been objectively intolerable and the employee must have resigned due to the intolerable situation and not for another reason.” (Extract
You Can (and Should) Both Discipline and Prosecute Thieving EmployeesYou Can (and Should) Both Discipline and Prosecute Thieving Employees
“It’s the profile of the most trusted individual, in a position of trust, like an accountant or bookkeeper. They usually never take leave, and someone who never allows anyone access
Moonlighting Without Consent is Misconduct – A Firing OffenceMoonlighting Without Consent is Misconduct – A Firing Offence
“…moonlighting as a matter of principle is unacceptable…” (extract from judgment) Up to a quarter of all middle-class South Africans are reported to “moonlight”, that is to run a part-time