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Workplace whistleblowers are well protected
3rd April 2017 Employees who report employers for committing illegal or otherwise irregular acts are protected, in the first instance, by the Constitution of... →
Management prerogative not an automatic licence to fire employees with false credentials
24th February 2017 It is a management prerogative to know all facts about a prospective employee that are relevant to a job application. That is, the employee is... →
Does Management Prerogative Still Exist In SA?
30th January 2017 Due to the vagaries of our labour laws employers and employees are often confused about the meaning of numerous legal terms found in the Labour... →
Disciplinary Hearings – Biased Chairpersons Not On
By: Creamer Media Reporter 9th January 2017 Under labour law employees have the right to a fair hearing before being dismissed and this includes the right to an impartial hearing chairperson.... →
Dismissal for Poor Performance
25th November 2016 An employer who is taken to the CCMA after firing and employee for poor work performance will be required to prove that: The employee knew the... →
Workplace Rebellions Can Wreak Havoc
3rd October 2016 Most employers will experience some type of rebellion from their workforces at one time or another. Sometimes it is that very rebellion (possibly a... →
Employers Can Be Punished For Employee Transgressions
5th September 2016 Where employees cause damage to property or persons in the course of their employment duties this can result in the employer being sued for damages... →
Misuse of fixed term contracts can ruin employers
5th July 2016 According to sections 193 and 194 of the LRA the awards and orders that can be made against the employer for unfair dismissal are as follows: The... →
