Workplace Law 13e (eBook)
About this publication:
First published in 1996, Workplace Law has become one of the most widely used and frequently quoted text books on South African labour...
by Juta
Tag: disciplinary enquiry/hearing/action
Polygraph testing – Are employees obligated to undergo testing?
A polygraph test is a test frequently used by employers to verify an employee’s truthfulness and is commonly called a ‘Lie Detector Test.’ There is no specific labour legislation at this point to control the use of the test or to protect the employee’s right against…
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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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Guidelines for disciplinary hearings in the workplace
Employers need to ensure that they follow a procedurally and substantively fair process when conducting a Disciplinary Hearing. Employees also need to be aware of...
Restorative School Discipline: The Law and Practice
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The increasing lack of discipline in South African schools and the impact thereof is well known. In most instances, existing punitive measures do...
by Juta
Demotion as an alternative to retrenchment – One way to assist employers with the COVID-19 outbreak
A number of international and local companies have requested that their employees work from home due to the dire consequences of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic....
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The difference between punitive suspension and precautionary suspension
Suspension of Employees is a common occurrence in the workplace. Accordingly, Employers should be aware of the correct processes and procedures which must be complied...
Independent schools and expulsion – Contract and the Constitution
As of 9 January 2019, and estimated 402 141 students were enrolled in the 1966 independent schools scattered throughout South Africa.[1] As such, 3% of...
Similar fact evidence in arbitration proceedings
The question as to what constitutes hearsay evidence and when it is admissible in arbitration proceedings in the CCMA or a bargaining council has been...
Can you be dismissed for secretly recording your boss?: UK Employment Tribunal weighs in
How often have you been in a meeting and decided to press “record” on your cell-phone to avoid having to take copious notes? Have you...
