by VDT Attorneys | Nov 30, 2023 | Criminal charges, Disciplinary hearing, Labour Court, Misconduct
In the recent case of Ramthlakgwe v Modimolle-Mookgopong Local Municipality and Another (JS562/23) [2023] ZALCJHB 190) the Labour Court had to consider whether it would be fair for an employer to proceed with disciplinary action against an employee on charges that are...
by VDT Attorneys | Oct 12, 2021 | COVID-19, Employee, Employer, Employment, Employment law, Labour, Labour Court, Labour law
Our Labour Court has recently confirmed that the answer to this question is “yes” you can be dismissed for not wearing a face mask at work. As always, the facts of each case and the severity of the transgression will need to be taken into account to determine whether...