Misconduct vs Incapacity: Why Employers Keep Getting This Wrong

Misconduct vs Incapacity: Why Employers Keep Getting This Wrong One of the most common mistakes we see in the workplace is how employers deal with poor performance. An employee who makes repeated mistakes, targets aren’t being met, or work quality is slipping, the immediate response is to take disciplinary action. On the surface, that seems […]

Can You Dismiss Someone for Being Under the Influence on the First Offence?

Can You Dismiss Someone for Being Under the Influence on the First Offence? With December just around the corner, workplaces are busier than ever – and with the festive season approaching, the issue of employees being under the influence at work becomes particularly relevant. We all know that alcohol and drugs have no place at […]