Recovering of Damages from The Employee

Recovering of Damages from The Employee

by | Sep 27, 2024 | LabourTalk

Is the recovery of damages from senior employees lacking to perform their fiduciary duty and due diligence the future?  I am referring to the judgement in Mogale and Another v The National Health Laboratory Services (delivered 13 September 2024) Johannesburg Labour...
Promotion, A Right or Privilege?

Promotion, A Right or Privilege?

by | Sep 23, 2024 | LabourTalk

Introduction When an expected promotion does not materialize, especially when another employee or an external candidate is selected, it can lead to significant disappointment and a sense of injustice among employees. This situation is not uncommon in workplaces where...
Sick Leave Abuse

Sick Leave Abuse

by | Sep 6, 2024 | LabourTalk

It is a common problem that employees abuse sick leave in the workplace. Employers are aware that some employees believe that their sick leave is an entitlement or a right. This article provides important guidelines for employers regarding the earnings threshold, sick...
Discretion of The Commissioner re Sanction

Discretion of The Commissioner re Sanction

by | Sep 2, 2024 | LabourTalk

On 16 August 2024 the Labour Court (Cape Town) handed down judgement in the matter of SAMWU obo R Cheemee v City of Cape Town and others.   Background Cheemee worked for the City for 30 years with a clean disciplinary record.  On dismissal he was a Senior...