You cannot dismiss without following procedure

You cannot dismiss without following procedure

Section 188 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) gives the employer the onus of proving that it has been procedurally and substantively fair in dismissing employees. The Labour Courts are most intolerant of employers who do not follow their own disciplinary policies and...
Written statements at disciplinary hearings

Written statements at disciplinary hearings

This question arises time and time again. Very often, it emanates from the fact that trade unions, or the accused employee’s representative, will demand to be given copies of any witness statements (or affidavits) or other evidence in the possession of the...