Today I chaired a hearing that took 2 hours. That is not the usual, but it is also not that uncommon. If I were to estimate I would say that the average time for a hearing is between 30mins to an hour. But, here are some factors I consider when it comes to the time […]
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Suspending an Employee before a Disciplinary Hearing
Is the suspension before a disciplinary hearing paid? Yes, if you are suspending an employee before a disciplinary hearing, the suspension is with pay. “But they stole from the business” or “But they assaulted someone” I completely understand the frustration that comes with suspending an employee with pay before a disciplinary hearing, however, the purpose […]
What is an Employee paid when they are Retrenched?
In this week’s video I discuss all the various payments an employee is entitled to when they are retrenched. I start by discussing payments due when the employment relationship terminates (through the contract ending, resignation or dismissal), then payments due specifically when an employee is dismissed and then payments due when an employee is retrenched. […]
Tips for issuing warnings in the workplace
In the latest video I provide 8 important tips for issuing warnings in the workplace. This video is for managers, supervisors, team leaders and employers to feel more comfortable with implementing fair, effective and efficient corrective measures in the workplace. The video comes with many practical examples. For disciplinary templates (warnings, notice of a hearing […]
Increase in National Minimum Wage – 1 March 2022
From 1 March 2022 the national minimum wage of South Africa will increase from R21.49 to R23.19 per ordinary hour worked.
A guide to paid sick leave in South Africa
There are quite a few types of leave in South Africa: Annual leave, sick leave, family responsibility leave (sometimes referred to compassionate leave), maternity leave, parental leave, adoption leave, commissioning parental leave and more. Of the types of leave the one I get the most questions about is – sick leave. Therefore, my goal with […]
A new document has been added – Probationary Period Contract Clause
In anticipation of our upcoming video, I have loaded a new document to assist Employers – a word document containing my recommended probationary period clause. This clause contains five sections that summarize the requirements of both Employers and Employees during the probationary period. It is my belief that contracts of employment should provide clarity on […]
Can Employers deduct notice of termination from Employees who do not resign with sufficient notice?
Employers and Employees are required to give notice of termination as per the Basic Conditions of Employment. You can watch my video on Notice of Termination HERE. In that video I discuss what needs to happen if an Employer does not give sufficient notice of termination. In the latest video I answer the question “What happens […]
Section 189(3) Retrenchment Letter
You can download a template for a Section 189(3) Retrenchment Letter HERE. To get the most from the template and start your retrenchment off on the right foot – watch our video on How to draft a Section 189(3) retrenchment letter on our Youtube Channel.
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) […]