Guidance for employers on handling employee dismissal due to expired work permits and legal considerations.
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Incapacity
Dismissal of Foreign National Workers
Can a foreign national employee on a permanent contract be dismissed if their work permit expires?
When, how and why a drunk employee can be dismissed
If an employee returns to the office or work premises after a Friday lunch, drunk, what should the employer do? Fire/dismiss him on the spot? Give the employee one week's notice and then he must be...
When to consider demotions
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....
Alcohol abuse in the workplace – misconduct or incapacity?
Is alcohol abuse misconduct or incapacity? Many employers struggle with this issue. If an employee commits an alcohol-related offence in the workplace, how does the employer label it? In other...
Managing Incapacity due to Ill-Health – Part 2
The first article dealt with what incapacity is and the legal requirements for dismissals due to incapacity. This second article describes the steps to be followed when dismissing an employee for...
Managing Incapacity due to Ill-Health – Part 1
This is a first article of two. What is Incapacity? Incapacity (or disability) is not misconduct, but can also lead to dismissal. There are three types of incapacity: Incapacity due to...
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