Code of Good Practice.Dismissal (Schedule 8)
Form 3.1 Investigation Checklist
Form 3.2 Consent to disclose medical condition
Form 3.3 Notice of hearing
Form 3.4 Notice of dismissal
May employers exclude candidates for employment based on the fact that they have a criminal record, or may an employee be dismissed if the employer discovers that an employee has a criminal record?
COSATU gave notice to NEDLAC of their intention to embark on nation-wide protest action on Monday, 7 October 2024. What does this mean for employers?
If an employer contemplates dismissing employees based on operational requirements (retrenchment), the Labour Relations Act (LRA) requires the employer to follow certain procedures. However, may an employer approach employees informally and strike a deal by signing a mutual separation agreement, thereby avoiding the legal technicalities of the LRA?
The challenge of dealing with irregular or ‘fake’ sick notes continues. Taking disciplinary action against employees may backfire, as happened in the case of Woolworths vs Maseko and others (2024) LAC.
This year 16 June (Youth Day) falls on a Sunday. Therefore Monday, 17 June, is also a public holiday. So, what must employees be paid?
Hi I got accident on my way back from work so I got injured so I’m no more flexible for my job so they want to buy me of and pay me for to months is that acceptable.
Reply to Nosipho: If you are unable to do your current job properly or at all, serious consideration has to be given to possible alternatives to dismissal. If there are no alternatives, your services could be terminated with notice. It is not unusual to negotiate some sort of package.
Please explain to me what it means if i am going to be found medical incapacity for my curren posision as a machanic
Reply to Mardine: The normal procedures for medical incapacity need to be followed – see guidleines in Schdule 8 of the Labour Relations Act. There my be Workmens Compensation benefits if the medical incapacity is as a result of a work related injury or disease.