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New B-BBEE codes unveiled! Find out what this means for your business...
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has unveiled the new Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) codes of good practice. Davies announced the new codes yesterday at the B-BBEE summit in Midrand. Reports suggest the codes will be published in the Government Gazette on October 11. Read on [read more...]Department of Trade and Industry set to announce new B-BBEE codes...
The Department of Trade and Industry, together with the Black Economic Empowerment advisory council, will announce new Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) codes of good practice at a summit on 3 and 4 October, Fin24 reports. Read on to find out how this announcement could affect your [read more...]Industrial Action Report finds SA recorded the highest number of strikes last year
A 2012 Industrial Action Report tabled by the Department of Labour (DoL) has showed a significant increase in the number of strikes last year, compared to the previous four years, EyeWitnessNews reports. According to the report, there were 99 strikes recorded last year alone. Here are the key [read more...]| by FSP Business, 09 October 2013 |
Let's assume you've set an absenteeism standard for your company. And you've told your employees they must report to work. But, your employees fail to do this.
Should you discipline them for this?
Absolutely!
Here's how to discipline employees who fail to report to work
Even if your absent employee produces a medical certificate to justify the absence, the failure to report is in itself a disciplinary transgression. And it could lead to dismissal if it's repeated, says the Practical Guide to Human Resources Management.
Typically, some employers allow for progressive sanctions ranging from a verbal reprimand, written warning, final written warning and dismissal.
This means you should allow your employees an opportunity to explain their failure before you impose these sanctions. And don't forget that you must conduct a disciplinary hearing before you dismiss the employee concerned.
Remember, absenteeism can cause an increased cost, for example, payment of overtime and the wage costs of replacement employees. So take action against employees who fail to report to work.
Employing a "locum" -a professional replacement whilst owner professional is on leave for 4 weeks. How is it best to organise arrangement a contract. Is the locum to invoice the practice or is the locum treated as an ... [see the answer]
