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Nov 112 min read

The essence of workplace misconduct

The employment relationship has reciprocal duties and obligations of good faith and trust. Misconduct relates to a breach thereof.

Sep 25 min read

INCOMPATIBILITY IN THE WORKPLACE - those irreconcilable differences

Incompatibility is the inability of an employee to work in harmony within the corporate culture of the business or with fellow employees.

May 89 min read

Recruitment and verification checks - It's serious business

This area of employment is fraught with potential risks and fall-outs. Verification of qualifications is a necessity in SA today.

Nov 23, 20235 min read

Guilty pleas at internal disciplinary enquiries – some words to the wise

What happens when an employee (or a student) ‘pleads guilty’ when faced with misconduct allegations at an internal disciplinary enquiry?

Oct 27, 20233 min read

Parental Leave in South Africa - Important changes

The High Court pronounced that the current provisions of the BCEA and the UIF dealing with parental leave, are unconstitutional.

Sep 26, 20239 min read

Constructive dismissal - think before you do

There has been an increasing trend of employees challenging managerial decisions they disagree with, especially when it concerns issues...