Employees that report for duty under the influence of alcohol present a real problem which employers are faced with on a regular basis. The use of alcohol affects an employee’s sight, speech, coordination and reaction speed. Employees working with machinery or driving...
Die LWO het op Pretoria FM gesels oor alkoholisme en dwelmverslawing in die werksplek.Daar is gefokus op: Wat word van die werkgewer in so geval verwag? Watter bystand kan die werkgewer bied? Indien die werknemer nie sy gewoontes verander nie, wat moet die werkgewer...
Employees that report for duty under the influence of alcohol present a real problem which employers are faced with on a regular basis. The use of alcohol affects an employee’s sight, speech, coordination and reaction speed. Employees working with machinery or driving...
Employers are often confused when the chairperson in a disciplinary hearing finds an employee not guilty of being under the influence of alcohol, despite the employee having tested positive for alcohol on a breathalyser. Intoxication is defined as when a person is...
At the LWO, our mission is clear: to play a dynamic role in the management of labour relations that will contribute to a productive and sustainable work environment. Our workshops play a key role by providing practical and relevant training that focuses specifically...
The South African economic landscape is more often than not can be a highly challenging environment where the employer must manage labour matters as a business risk in order to ensure the productivity and sustainability in business . An employment contract is crucial...
The relationship between the employer and the employee is based on mutual benefits and respect. Clear rules and guidelines ensure that friction and misunderstandings are kept to a minimum, which in turn promotes not only productivity but also a positive working...
South African labour legislation, including the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995, and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997, place no obligation on the employer to host a year-end function, or for example a Christmas party. Although a year-end...
It often happens that an employee will try to excuse inappropriate behaviour by saying that it was just a joke. The management of human relations in a work environment is particularly complex and a ‘joke’ can have serious and far-reaching consequences for which the...
Employees who report for duty under the influence of alcohol or drugs present a real problem. The use of alcohol or drugs affects an employee’s sight, speech, coordination and reaction speed. In addition, employees working with machinery or driving a vehicle whilst...
by Abrie BronkhorstWhistleblowing plays a vital role in both public and private organisations. It is defined as the exposing or divulging of information regarding wrongdoing within an organisation. This refers to information on any activity that is deemed illegal,...
by Abrie BronkhorstSouth Africa’s Constitution guarantees every South African the right to safety and security of the person, as well as the right to fair labour practices. These rights apply to both employers and employees alike and whilst there is a perception that...
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