A human resources department is a critical component of employee well-being in any business, no matter how small. Human resources professionals are the lifeblood of the company, because their job is to ensure that the business gets the most out of its employees. In other words, the human resource department needs to provide a high […]
Employees are suspended from duty for different reasons that may include a pending investigation before a disciplinary hearing for misconduct, temporary lay-off due to operational reasons or during retrenchment consultations. In this article we are looking at suspension pending a disciplinary for misconduct and pending the outcome of such a hearing. The law does not […]
Have you ever wondered if a controversial social media post could be grounds to get an employee fired? Careless use of social media has been in the forefront of the news in the last few years. Politicians, boisterous teenagers and disgruntled employees have all not been spared as a consequence of their reckless social media […]
When properly designed and implemented, performance management techniques and processes enable an organisation to monitor, manage and improve strategy execution and the delivery of results. Performance management is therefore one of the most critical factors in an organisation’s success, and the ability to successfully manage performance is the single most important skill for leaders and […]
Misconduct is a category in terms of the LRA which may a lawful reason to dismiss an employee. Misconduct refers to the actions, conduct and or behaviour of an employee which is improper, unacceptable and/or not in line with the Employers expectations and standards. Examples of misconduct ** There is not an exhaustive list and […]
It is a dismissal based on the employee’s incapacity to peform his/her contractual duties. The 5 steps PRIOR TO dismissal for incapacity: Ill health / injury NB: Particular consideration should be given to employees who are injured at work or who are incapacitated by work-related illness. The courts have indicated that the duty on the […]
Employers are prioritizing diversity initiatives and investing resources into making sure their teams are set up for success. Focusing on diversity is not only the smart thing to do for your business, but also the right thing to do for humanity. For an organisation looking to cultivate a more diverse and inclusive workplace, it is […]
Can an Employer force an Employee to take leave? Employers are allowed to force employees to take their annual leave at a specific time. Example: Forced leave is most noticeable during December when companies close and force employees to take a portion of their annual leave. Paid vs. Unpaid leave Forced leave will usually be […]
Bullying or harassment is becoming very prevalent source of conflict in the modern South African workplaces. Every employee has the right to be treated with dignity and respect in the workplace employers have a duty to protect workers from harassment,and employers should develop a code of conduct on harassment in consultation with the employees and […]
Is there any good way to let go of an employee? In every company there comes a time that you may need to let an employee go. This is never an easy decision and must be done lawfully. Here are our top tips on how to handle this predicament. *Please review our procedural content for […]