Tag: unfair dismissal
Workplace bullying – remedies and recourse
South African labour law has developed a rich body of case law since the Labour Relations Act was first introduced in 1995, and most employees are well aware of their rights not be unfairly dismissed, and to not be subject to unfair labour practices.
Dereliction of duty charges must be proven
Dereliction of duty is a charge that is tempting for employers to use especially when they are angry with the employee concerned.
Dismissal for failing to work overtime for religious reasons fair or...
The issue arose as to whether the dismissal of an employee who refused to work contractually agreed upon days due to the tenets of her religious convictions was automatically unfair?
Workplace racism | No song and dance!
In a judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court on 13 September 2018, in the case of Duncanmec (Pty) Limited v Gaylard N.O. and Others [2018] ZACC 29, the court was faced with the question as to whether employees who sang a racially offensive struggle song during a peaceful strike should be dismissed.
KPMG resignations raise questions about employer/employee rights
Advocate Tertius Wessels | Legal Manager | Strata-G Labour Solutions | info@strata-g.co.za | www.strata-g.co.za |
The resignation of KPMG’s CEO and other senior executive and board members,...
