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Runaway employee – Desertion in the workplace

There is a fine line between extended absenteeism and desertion in the workplace. Desertion is often difficult for employers to prove, but they can still terminate a contract of employment by way of repudiation if the correct process is followed. In many recent cases…

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Desertion from the workplace by an employee

Introduction The definition of desertion is that an employee has left his or her place of work and does not appear to have any intention of...

by Fadia Arnold

Desertion of employees from the workplace

The definition of desertion of Employees from the workplace in South African Labour Law and according to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (hereinafter referred to as “the CCMA”) means that an Employee has left his or her place of work and…

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Implementing a COVID-19 policy in the workplace

As South Africa has recently entered what is called advanced alert level 3 of the phased approach of opening up of the economy, many businesses...

by SchoemanLaw Inc

Desertion from the workplace – Who decides?

Employers are often confused as to when employees are deemed to have deserted the workplace. Should employers wait a mandatory number of days before declaring...

by Sandro Milo