Requirements for withholding pension funds from a member
Introduction to the Pension Funds Act:
The Pension Funds Act plays a crucial role in safeguarding pension benefits, aiming to prevent individuals from relying solely on...
Tag: dishonesty
MiWay not getting its way in a car theft case: Victory for the insureds
Introduction
The North Gauteng High Court recently handed down a judgment which will undoubtedly gain support from many policyholders. Whilst the matter specifically relates to a car insurance claim, the principles laid down in this case will certainly find application…
Provided By Adams & Adams
Removal of executor: Understanding the process and requirements
Introduction
When someone passes away, the administration of their estate is carried out by an executor appointed to handle their affairs. However, there are circumstances where...
Fraud can unravel dreams of retirement
Most employees strive to create a “nest egg” for themselves by making monthly contributions from their salary into a pension fund. However, dreams of retiring and watching the sunset from your porch could be severely hampered if you, as an employee, conduct yourself…
Provided By Eversheds Sutherland
Resigning to avoid disciplinary action is not the answer
Many employees try to avoid their fate of dismissal by resigning with immediate effect. The question whether an employer can discipline an employee who it...
Is polygraph testing in employment disputes reliable?
A polygraph test, or more frequently called a lie detector test is a test used to verify a person’s truthfulness via a series of questions...
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...
Understanding the concept of a delinquent director
The former South African Airways chairperson, Duduzile Myeni (Myeni), was declared a delinquent director by the provincial division of the Gauteng High Court. Namely, because...
Dismissal due to the breakdown of the trust relationship
Issue
Whether an act of dishonesty would lead to a breach in the trust relationship so as to render the continuation of employment intolerable.
Summary
Where an employee...
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...
