A case of serious misconduct may also amount to a criminal offence. Does the employer have to wait until the disciplinary proceedings have run their course before laying a criminal charge?

The possession and use of dagga for private purposes may no longer be a criminal offence, but to what extent may employers control employees’ habits in the workplace?

It is fairly common practice to allow employees to work beyond their retirement age. But what if such employees want to hang on to their job indefinitely?

Employers who intend to make vaccination mandatory may face an uphill battle.

A distinction must be drawn between temporary and permanent incapacity as a result of ill health.

The assumption is often made that people who do volunteer work are not employees. They are appointed informally and their services are terminated without giving thought to consequences. But are volunteers protected by labour legislation?

Drafting a proper disciplinary notice can be frustrating. Many employers would simply pass the responsibility to external advisors. But is that necessary?

Does a job applicant need to disclose her pregnancy status to an employer? May an employer take disciplinary action against an employee who, at the time of appointment, failed to disclose her pregnancy?

The workplace is not a democracy. One of the implied terms of the contract of employment is that of subordination – the employee has to submit to the authority of the employer provided this is exercised lawfully and reasonably.

How will an organisation’s upcoming skills development submission impact on its future BBBEE ratings and what steps can be taken to maximise their scores in this element?