Most employers know by now how to deal with employees who break the rules or don’t meet performance standards. It is not so apparent what should be done in the case of an employee with unusual personality traits or other qualities that cause the employee to be incompatible in the working environment.
EXTRA PUBLIC HOLIDAY ON MONDAY
10 AUGUST 2026
This year 9 August (National Women’s Day) falls on a Sunday. Therefore Monday, 10 August 2026, is also a public holiday. So, what must employees be paid?

Interesting article Jan. But can this be grounds to not promote an employee?
Reply to Rue: It depends on the role to which the employee could possibly be promoted – an employee could be a misfit in one environment but have the potential to thrive in another.