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Resignation – A way out by choice – Part 2 Recapping Part 1 Part 1 dealt with the more generic and germane aspects of resignation,

Resignation – A way out by choice – Part 1 Introduction Most contracts provide for an “escape clause” as part of the agreed contractual provisions.

Derivative Misconduct – Guilty by association Introduction Entrepreneurial thinking, innovative thinking, lateral thinking, thinking out of the box and other enterprising thought processes caused decision

Common law right to a pre-dismissal hearing The statutory obligations pertaining to being heard before dismissal In the preamble to the Labour Relations Act (LRA),

Sexual harassment – Not something to be allowed or ignored Introduction Judge Waglay made the following statement in the LAC-case: Motsamai v Everite Building Products

Grievance Procedure – A voice for the employee Introduction It is important to put the grievance procedure within proper context. Let us first determine what

Progressive discipline – journeying together for the common good Introduction It is often proclaimed by employers that its human resources are its most important asset.

Could having heard something “through the grapevine” be admissible evidence in a disciplinary matter? Introduction The best evidence is undoubtedly evidence which originated first-hand from

Dishonesty – the subtle destroyer of the trust relationship The employment relationship, underpinned by the employment contract, is often equated with a marriage relationship, which

Mandatory Covid 19-vaccination – a balance between a constitutional safeguard and a statutory obligation Recently, two separate cases were adjudicated at the CCMA on the