Rushed Disciplinary Hearings: Why Employers Lose Cases They Should Win
Rushed Disciplinary Hearings: Why Employers Lose Cases They Should Win In many workplaces, disciplinary hearings are treated as a formality, a step that must be completed as quickly as possible in order to justify a dismissal. The facts appear clear, the outcome seems obvious, and there is pressure to act swiftly. As a result, hearings […]
Discipline and Trade Unions: Why Employers Fear It and How to Handle It Fairly
Discipline and Trade Unions: Why Employers Fear It and How to Handle It Fairly Managing discipline in a unionised workplace can be challenging for Employers. Concerns about potential disputes, strikes, or CCMA referrals often lead to hesitation in addressing misconduct; however, South African Labour Law provides clear guidelines to ensure that discipline is both effective […]