Employers Must Follow the Correct Procedure when Retrenching Workers Employers have the right to retrench workers for operational reasons, but many employers use cutbacks to reduce their workforce. However, retrenchment should not be seen as the first option. Dismissing five employees with small salaries will certainly not solve a company’s financial problems. Unless the retrenchment
When is it an Unfair Dismissal? Employers often think that the following of fair procedures for dismissals are the only requirements needed to terminate employment contracts. However, if you dismiss an employee for any of the reasons below, it becomes an automatic unfair dismissal, regardless of whether you followed fair procedure or not: The employee
Labour Law Assistance for Employers on All Aspects of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act If you plan on starting a new business or want to buy an existing business in South Africa, you will most probably need to appoint employees. Understanding the laws and regulations related to employment will be essential if you don’t
Help from a Labour Attorney on Issuing Warnings Employers, especially smaller employers, often have sufficient cause for dismissing employees, but they fail in following the correct procedures for dismissals. Help from a labour attorney regarding aspects such as how to issue warnings, how many warnings must be issued before dismissal, and what the warnings must
The Importance of Having a Clear Policy Regarding Alcohol Abuse at Work If your business is located in Johannesburg and you need advice on the correct procedures to follow in dealing with drunken employees at work, we recommend speaking to our team. Various factors must be taken into consideration, such as whether it is a
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