Managers often get stuck when having to formulate disciplinary charges and the employee’s conduct does not really fit into any of the stipulated offences in their disciplinary code. Some feel compelled to pick the closest one from the list, believing that those are the only permitted options. It...

By Julia Kerr Henkel – MD of Lumminos We often see self-motivation as a desirable trait in ourselves and others, and yet it can also be somewhat elusive, especially when we’re overwhelmed or easily distracted, and it can be difficult to harness and encourage in others. Motivation comes from the...

Employers fairly frequently demote employees. This could be for any of many legitimate and illegitimate reasons including: The boss dislikes the employee The employee has broken a rule The employee’s work performance is unsatisfactory The boss wants to create a vacancy for somebody else Things...

BY Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or on e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Go to: www.labourlawadvice.co.za. Constructive dismissal...

BY Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or via e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Section 6 of the Employment Equity Act (EEA) prohibits...

Every employee has the right not to be: (a) unfairly dismissed or (b) subjected to an unfair labour practice. Section 186(2) of the Labour Relations Act66 of 1995 defines an unfair labour practice in more detail: “Unfair labour practice” means any unfair act or omission that arises between an...

Even though unlimited leave is not a new concept internationally, the news that a local specialist banking group has embraced it has raised a few eyebrows. Nicol Myburgh, Head of the HR Business Unit at CRS Technologies, says this approach necessitates a radical change in thinking from corporate...

We are proud to announce our collaboration with Learning Solutions Matter. A UK based learning and development organisation that offers international solutions. Their purpose is to provide exceptional learning and development services that enable all adults to experience learning success, grow in...

Compulsory alcohol testing is often put into place in hazardous industries such as mining, manufacturing and transport as a safety measure. However, there are certain challenges with the typical approach of using a manned breathalyser. Security personnel administering the tests often live in the...

#WomensMonth – We are more than halfway through the month of August, nationally recognised as Women’s Month in South Africa. This is when we celebrate the important role women play in society and also in the workplace. They are often at the forefront of the successes in businesses, yet...