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08 Jul 2010

FAIRNESS AND THE IMPRISONED EMPLOYEE

It is a known fact that an employer should always follow some kind of procedure when contemplating dismissing an employee. The question that arises is what procedure should be followed when an employee is imprisoned and thus absent to participate in the procedure?

01 Jul 2010

DOUBLE JEOPARDY

Double jeopardy is a procedural defence that forbids an employee from being tried twice for the same offence on the same set of facts. It usually arises in cases where the employer dislikes the employee and wants to get rid of him by any means necessary.

23 Jun 2010

THE NEW TRAFFIC DEMERIT SYSTEM: HOW CAN IT AFFECT EMPLOYERS?

Many companies and businesses throughout South Africa rely heavily on their drivers, sales consultants and managers to operate a vehicle in order to fulfil daily operational requirements.