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Employers are constantly frustrated with employees who abuse the provisions of sick leave. Can the employer take disciplinary actions if the employee attended to his personal interests whilst booked off sick, even if the sicknote is valid?
>>> Read Full ArticleAs technology keeps improving, our world today is undeniably digital and most businesses globally are taking full advantage of the benefits of our technological advancements. We now share our personal information online more often i.e., online banking, online shopping and especially on social media platforms, like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, WhatsApp and LinkedIn. This puts us at risk of theft, identity theft, discrimination or harassment.
>>> Read Full ArticleThe new discrimination laws could make employers liable for how their employees treat other people while conducting their duties.
>>> Read Full ArticleBoth employees and employers have an obligation to adhere to health and safety regulations established in terms of legislation and as developed in terms of in-house policies and procedures. It is vital for employers to have clear policies and rules in place, and to ensure that such policies and rules are enforced consistently.
>>> Read Full ArticleIn terms of section 34(1) of the BCEA, an employer is not allowed to make deductions from an employee’s remuneration, subject to certain exceptions.
>>> Read Full ArticleEmployees have private and personal lives outside the workplace and after working hours, and it is true that the private lives of the employees are no concern of their employers. But, does it get to a point where employers have the right to discipline its employees for their conduct outside the workplace?
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