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What can you do about employees who didn't show up to work because of today's taxi strike?

It's a jungle in Jo'burg this morning. Not only is the heavy raining causing havoc on the roads, but thousands of workers are stranded due to today's National Taxi Alliance (NTA) strike. And that's bad news for your business. Here's what you need to know about how to handle employees who couldn't [read more...]

How to avoid a Miss SA type nepotism scandal in your workplace

There's a fresh scandal surrounding the Miss South Africa pageant. A few weeks back, news reports indicated that the general public wasn't happy with the choice of judges for the pageant. Now there's a rumours of t. And it's put the spotlight back on nepotism in the workplace. [read more...]

Strikes: What does 'issue in dispute' mean?

News reports this morning indicate that government intends to meet with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) today in a last ditch attempt to halt a mass strike in the mining sector. The looming strike, which is expected to have a devastating impact on the economy, has [read more...]

Discipline and dismissal

  • Part 2: What can you do when an employee refuses an alternative to dismissal?
  • On Tuesday I told you about four alternatives to dealing with a poor performer instead of dismissing him... But what happens if he refuses any of the choices? Basically, you can dismiss him. But before you do, you have to follow the right procedures... Keep reading to find out what you have to do... ››› more
  • [02 October 2013]
  • Three reasons you should discipline your employee during his notice period...
  • Your employee's just resigned. He's given you a month's notice. But now he's messing up on a key client, and you can't take action because he's leaving, right? Wrong! You can still discipline an employee during his notice period... And you should! ››› more
  • [25 September 2013]
  • How to discipline an employee who's watching porn at work
  • Sometimes an employee's conduct can be unacceptable. One of these intolerable situations is when an employee sends or receives pornography in the office. Read on to find out how to take action and still stay on the right side of labour law. ››› more
  • [20 September 2013]
  • What to do when transferred employees aren't compatible with your business
  • Incompatibility is defined as the inability on the part of an employee to work in harmony either within the corporate culture of the business or with fellow employees. This is very common after mergers or acquisitions. But is incompatibility grounds for dismissal? ››› more
  • [18 September 2013]
  • Here's what you need to do to dismiss an employee who abuses alcohol at work
  • A senior South African official has been fired for being drunk at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, News24 reports. Yesterday, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa, released a statement saying SA National Biodiversity Institute (Sanbi) board chair Tami Sokutu has been 'released from his position'. The reason? ››› more
  • [12 September 2013]
  • Three factors you must look into before you take action against a drunk employee
  • So your employee pitches up at work drunk. You send him home and decide to hold a disciplinary hearing. But it isn't as simple as that! Make sure you stay on the right side of labour law. Consider these three factors before you take action... ››› more
  • [12 September 2013]
  • Dismissing employees on an unprotected strike? Here's what to consider
  • If your employees don't follow the procedures or strike over a prohibited issue, their strike isn't protected. This means the law doesn't protect from dismissal. But before you dismiss them, consider these factors to ensure the dismissal is fair. ››› more
  • [10 September 2013]
  • Eight factors you MUST consider before you conduct a second enquiry
  • Labour law allows you to conduct a second disciplinary enquiry. BUT, there are certain factors you must consider to determine whether it's fair to conduct one or not. Read on to find out what these are so you can comply with the law. ››› more
  • [09 September 2013]
  • Use these three tips to ensure you NEVER hold a second inquiry
  • You already know that you may hold a second disciplinary inquiry if you believe it's fair to conduct one. To do this, there are certain factors you must consider. This can be a tedious process as you try to avoid being on the wrong side of labour law. The good news is you can avoid this completely if you get it right the first time around. Here are three tips to help you do this. ››› more
  • [09 September 2013]
  • Know the difference between insubordination, gross insubordination and insolence
  • There's a fine line between insubordination, gross insubordination and insolence of an employee. Do you know the difference? How would you discipline an employee in each instance? If you get it wrong you could lose at the CCMA! ››› more
  • [05 September 2013]



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