WITHDRAWAL OF A RESIGNATION
In the case of MOHLWAADIBONA V DR JS MOROKA MUNICIPALITY (J718/21) [2022] ZALCJHB 91 (18 MARCH 2022), the employer, which is a municipality, was placed under administration. [...]
Smoking and constructive dismissal – do they belong in one sentence?
Ever met the chain smoker who, notwithstanding the hints, complaints and frowns, continues to smoke in his office or open areas in the work place, clearly in defiance of the law and the [...]
Sick leave issue
Interesting approach in terms of medical certificate. Especially pertaining to where employee informs the doctor that he/she was unfit. Section 22 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act [...]
SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE
The Tobacco Products Control Act provides for the protection of non-smokers – it does not provide any benefit or protection for smokers. In addition, smoking in the workplace is not regulated by [...]
New smoking laws for South Africa are back
After lapsing at the end of the previous administration, the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill has been revived by Parliament for further processing. Now sitting in [...]
Bullying in the workplace – what employees and employers need to know.
Employers must investigate harassment/bullying claims and act decisively if they are serious, striving to maintain a psychologically safe workplace. Inadequate action could result in liability [...]