This video unpacks, with examples, common mistakes and practical considerations about paid sick leave as it is detailed in Section 22 & 23 (and a mention of Section 24) in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. This video starts by explaining how sick leave works in the first 6 months of employment. Covering the common […]
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Constructive Dismissal & everything you need to know about Grievances
In this weeks Employment Relations video I cover constructive dismissal and everything you need to know about grievances. The video has timecodes for you to skip to the relevant part. The video starts with the definition of constructive dismissal and where to find it in the legislation. Then I move on to discussing (in detail) […]
Buying, Selling or Transferring a Business as a Going Concern – You need to watch this video
In this week’s video we take you through the applicable labour law for transferring contracts of employment in the case of a business sale, purchase or transfer as a going concern – specifically Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act. I have worked with many clients who sell, buy or transfer businesses and have seen […]
Absconsion
Absconsion – it occurs so often – yet the process to follow is still a challenge for many. This video explains exactly what absconsion is and how it differs from the very closely related extended unauthorised absenteeism. After explaining how absconsion is not AWOL, I go into a step-by-step of what to when an you […]