by VDT Attorneys | Sep 12, 2016 | Dispute resolution, Employment, Labour, Unfair Labour Practice
You are correct. In terms of our labour legislation, an employer cannot just dismiss you without a fair disciplinary hearing. Generally, employees can be dismissed for one of three reasons, namely misconduct, incapacity and operational requirements. In your case, the...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 7, 2016 | Employment, Labour
Fortunately our Legislature has recognised the importance of providing for the accommodation of breastfeeding mothers and has promulgated a Code of Good Practice on the Protection of Employees during Pregnancy and after the Birth of a Child (“Code”). This Code...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 7, 2016 | Employment, Labour
The Employment Equity Act (“EEA”) prohibits unfair discrimination against employees on grounds such as race, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability etc. or any other arbitrary ground. The EEA recognises that a difference in the terms and conditions of...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 9, 2016 | Commercial, Employment, Labour, Social Media
The benefits of social media cannot be disputed. The rise of social media has afforded the man on the street a public platform and the opportunity to stay connected and engage with others around the world in ways never anticipated before. An increasing amount of...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 9, 2016 | Alcohol, Employment, Labour
It is unfortunate when a work event intended to foster positive staff relations goes wrong because of the misuse of alcohol reducing inhibitions and allowing negative or inappropriate conduct to surface, ruining the experience for everyone involved. Such behaviour, if...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 8, 2015 | Employment, Labour
The above is a very relevant question given the broad diversity of cultures and traditional beliefs in our South African society, with many people regularly using traditional medicines and visiting traditional healers. Sick leave is regulated by the Basic Conditions...
