Any behaviour that violates moral principles, company policies, laws and regulations, or professional standards is considered unethical. Employers should assess the severity of unethical behaviour by evaluating factors such as …
Electronicdevices are extensively used to manage of facilitate communications in the workplace. Electronic devices include telephones, cellphones, desktops, laptops, tablets, etc. These are linked to other electronic devices such as …
In today’s interconnected world, workplace diversity and inclusion are essential for business success. As a labour law firm, we emphasize the importance of fostering an inclusive environment where all employees …
In South Africa, standby and standby allowances are integral to employment terms in various sectors where employees are required to be available to work outside their normal working hours. The …
Section 29 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) determines that: An employer must supply an employee with the following particulars in writing when employment commences — It should …
Item 92 of the CCMA’ Guidelines: Misconduct Arbitrations, provides that when an employer is contemplating dismissing an employee, the employer should ask themselves whether “the continued relationship intolerable”. In the …
Employers are often charmed by applicants, that they neglect doing background checks before employing them. This is however, a crucial procedure in preventing fraud against the company. In seeking to …
The Minister of Employment and Labour adjusted the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) earnings threshold as of 1 April 2024.The new threshold will be R254 371,67 per annum, which …
The Minister of Employment and Labour has published the new Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace in terms of the Employment Equity …
We very often hear that an employee who was found to have defrauding or stealing from his/her employer was “the last person they expected this from”. Employers often ask: Why …
