Racial insults in the workplace – a rise in racial insults and derogatory remarks
Recently, there has been an unsettling rise in the instances of racial slander in the workplace. In September 2018 we posted…
When is the dismissal of an employee substantively fair?
It often happens that an employer wants to dismiss an employee, but is not certain whether it would be substantively…
What happens if an employee does not come back to work after a holiday or weekend?
If an employee does not come back to work after a holiday or weekend, he cannot just be dismissed. There…
What is summary dismissal?
Many employers....and employees, are confused about summary dismissal. Many raise questions and employers want to know what it is and…
Can an employer dismiss an employee for lying?
The answer to the question is YES! Lying is a form of dishonesty and depending on the circumstances may be…
Checklist for substantive fair dismissal
Many employers want or need to dismiss an employee, but are not sure if it is substantively fair. The following…
Dismissing an employee for absenteeism
While employees are entitled to a certain amount of sick leave within a given period, the fact of the matter…
Can an employee be disciplined who is sending or receiving porn at work?
One is amazed at the things that some employees do at work. With many companies introducing free WiFi, many employees abuse…
When an employee bad-mouths the employer on social media
What can an employer do when an employee bad-mouths it on Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, YouTube or any other forms of…
Dismissing an employee on probation
In June 2015 we posted an article on what steps employers need to take in order to legally dismiss an employee…