When to consider demotions

When to consider demotions

by | Jun 29, 2016 | LabourTalk

Demotions, that is the reduction in an employee’s job grade (or rank) and status, can be a tricky area for employers. This is because one wrong move could result in an unfair labour practice. Demoting an employee can only be done under certain conditions. An...
Dismissing an employee on probation

Dismissing an employee on probation

by | Jun 14, 2016 | LabourTalk

In June 2015 we posted an article on what steps employers need to take in order to legally dismiss an employee who is on probation. We continue to receive many requests for advice from employers that misunderstand the probation period and that are under the impression...
Elements of a Grievance Procedure

Elements of a Grievance Procedure

by | Jun 1, 2016 | LabourTalk

In our previous article we dealt with the principles around grievances in the workplace. In this article we deal with the elements that will make a grievance procedure effective. It is unfortunately so that where there are employees, there are sure to be grievances....