by Wallace Albertyn | Sep 28, 2015 | LabourTalk
Evidence in a disciplinary hearing, at the CCMA or the Labour Court is important. Evidence is necessary to proof a case. Witnesses are therefore critical and their evidence must be reliable. Hearsay evidence is not reliable! It is unreliable because it is when someone...
by Wallace Albertyn | Sep 27, 2015 | LabourTalk
Retrenchment is a reality and many people have experienced retrenchment in their working lives. Retrenchments will continue to happen especially when there is a downturn in the economy. The Labour Relations Amendment Act has introduced stricter terms when it comes to...
by Wallace Albertyn | Sep 15, 2015 | LabourTalk
What is progressive discipline? Progressive discipline is about correcting employees’ unacceptable behaviour. When disciplining employees, it is important to place the focus on teaching the employee what behaviour is expected. Using means that intend to hurt...
by Wallace Albertyn | Sep 7, 2015 | LabourTalk
What is the difference between insubordination and insolence? There is a thin line between the two – the one could easily be confused with the other. Insubordination and insolence are different concepts. The difference lies in the employee’s behaviour. An...
by Wallace Albertyn | Sep 3, 2015 | LabourTalk
We receive many questions from employers whether they should accept a ‘medical certificate’ from an employee who had been to a ‘sangoma’ or traditional healer. Are medical certificates from traditional healers valid and acceptable? The Basic...
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