Protected Disclosures Act 26 of 2000
Introduction
This article aims to provide a basic understanding of the Protected Disclosures Act 26 of 2000 (hereinafter “the PDA”), having particular reference to the protection...
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Abuse of sick leave – Free webinar
It is a common problem for employees to abuse sick leave in the workplace. This webinar aims to assist employers in identifying instances of abuse,...
LAC confirms that disciplinary charges are not criminal charges
Employers’ disciplinary processes and procedures are often steeped in formalism and contain elements of a criminal prosecution. Procedures such as these are not what is...
From #metoo to #aminext – Addressing gender-based sexual violence in the workplace
Earlier this month, #AmINext flooded social media as women in South Africa drew attention to the magnitude of gender-based sexual violence, rape and murder taking...
False allegations of racism may be grounds for dismissal
Issue
Whether an employee who makes a false allegation of racism against another employee can be dismissed?
Summary
Employees can be dismissed for making false accusations of racism.
Facts
In...
Specific forms of misconduct in the workplace and the necessity for a disciplinary code
Section 118 of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) stipulates that a dismissal must be for a fair reason and effected in accordance...
Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament Act in effect
The Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Amendment Act has been assented to.
Published in Government Gazette 42443, the act provides that the arrest and removal of a person creating a disturbance on the parliamentary precinct,…
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The race card: Not the joker in the pack
In the matter of Legal Aid South Africa v Mayisela and Others LAC (CA9/17) [2019] ZALAC [Delivered 5 February 2019), the Labour Appeal Court (LAC),...
#Metoo in the workplace: How to prevent and address sexual harassment
Introduction
Awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace has become particularly pronounced over recent years due to rising awareness on social media platforms following the #METOO...
Disciplinary enquiries: Procedure, rights and obligations of employer and employees
Disciplinary action occurs when a rule or standard of conduct in the working environment has been breached and cannot be remedied by any other means....
