Articles

Can you lose your job if you don’t get on with co-workers?

An employer often finds himself in a predicament when one of his employees does not fit in with the working environment. ...

Misconduct – grounds for dismissal

Dismissal for misconduct is justified in circumstances where the employee's misconduct renders the continuation of the employment relationship intolerable, or where the employee's conduct undermines the trust an employer has in an employee....

Summary dismissal in cases of criminal offences

The concept of "summary dismissal" is seemingly simple, yet very often misunderstood by both employers and employees. ...

When employees desert

When an employee leaves work and stays away without any kind of explanation, it is unclear who actually ends the employment contract....

Know if your strike is protected by the Labour Relations Act

It appears, from the number of unprotected strikes that still occur, despite the implementation of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, that the differences between protected and unprotected strikes must be highlighted....

Can employees be booted for poor performances?

The answer to the above question is "Yes, an employee can be dismissed for poor performance". However, dismissal for poor performance is only justified if the reason for dismissal is fair and the correct procedure has been followed....