Dismissed for a Facebook Post?

Dismissed for a Facebook Post?

Introduction There has been extensive debate regarding freedom of expression, particularly on social media platforms such as Facebook and others. The key question is at what point the exercise of free expression infringes upon the rights of individuals, organisations,...
Managing Senior Employees

Managing Senior Employees

Introduction Disciplining senior employees and executives is often significantly more complex than dealing with misconduct or poor performance at lower levels within an organisation. While the principles of procedural and substantive fairness remain the same under...
Probationary Dismissals

Probationary Dismissals

Introduction Probationary employment remains one of the most misunderstood areas of our labour law. Many employers incorrectly assume that probation allows for termination “at will”, while many employees believe that probationary dismissal is automatically unfair. The...
The Right to Disconnect from the Workplace

The Right to Disconnect from the Workplace

Introduction There is an increasing need for employees to have a complete break from work demands after hours and to have a healthier balance between work responsibilities and personal lives. What Is the Right to Disconnect? The right to disconnect means that...