According to Item 8 of the Code of Good Practice: Dismissal, an employer may require a newly hired employee to serve a period of probation before the confirmation of the […]
There are currently two types of suspension recognised in South African law, namely precautionary and punitive suspensions. Precautionary suspension is implemented as a preventive measure pending an investigation and/or disciplinary […]
Incapacity in labour law is the non-blameworthy breach of performance standards i.e. the employee is unable to cope with the work and the lack of performance is not due to […]
Disciplinary hearings are formal processes used by employers to address alleged misconduct or poor performance by employees. The purpose of a disciplinary hearing is to determine whether the employee’s behaviour […]
In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the key to sustained success lies in understanding and effectively managing industrial relations. Labournet, a leader in the field, taps into and cultivates […]
In the diverse landscape of South African small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) operating in wholesale, retail, and manufacturing sectors, industrial relations play a pivotal role in shaping workplace dynamics, […]