Ivan Israelstam Dec 18, 20234 minEMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAWTampering with disciplinary hearings a no-noThere are several unfair methods that might be used at disciplinary hearings, appeal hearings and arbitration hearings. These unsavoury...
Ivan Israelstam Oct 17, 20233 minEMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAWBe firm with hearing disruptorsThe purpose of a disciplinary hearing is to give the parties the opportunity to present all their evidence. The chairperson of the...
Ivan Israelstam Aug 23, 20233 minEMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAWBeware Of Default AwardsIf an employer fails to attend an arbitration hearing the CCMA has the power to issue a default award in favour of the employee...
Ivan Israelstam Aug 6, 20233 minEMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAWDon’t fabricate racism allegationsIt is well known that South Africa’s Constitution, the Equality act and the Employment Equity Act all render racism unlawful...
Ivan Israelstam May 8, 20233 minEMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAWMisconduct investigation is not just a nice-to-haveInvestigation of misconduct allegations is a crucial step in legally acceptable disciplinary action and cannot be bypassed. ..