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Relying on written statements in a disciplinary hearing

In Private, The Expert Explains by Barney Jordaan10 May 20171 Comment

Question: May a chairperson in a disciplinary hearing rely only on written statements?

Tea Intervals – Paid or unpaid?

In Private, The Expert Explains by Barney Jordaan18 September 2015Leave a Comment

Question: Are tea intervals paid or unpaid?

Annual leave and maternity leave

In Private, The Expert Explains by Barney Jordaan20 July 2015Leave a Comment

Question: Does annual leave accrue during maternity leave?

The difference between misconduct and incapacity

In Private, The Expert Explains by Barney Jordaan17 July 2015Leave a Comment

Question: An employee makes many mistakes, but it is not clear whether she is unwilling or unable to do the job. Do I treat it as misconduct or incapacity?

How important is an internal appeal procedure?

In Private, The Expert Explains by Barney Jordaan17 July 2015Leave a Comment

Question: Is it advisable for an employer to have an internal appeal procedure?

Contract of Employment: Changes to Working hours

In The Expert Explains by Barney Jordaan17 July 2015Leave a Comment

Question: Would the following clause in the employment contract be valid: “Your hours of work can be changed, provided you are given 12 hours notice of such change”?