double jeopardy
Double Jeopardy: Charging an Employee Twice

There are instances where employees have been exonerated at a disciplinary hearing or issued a “light” sanction such as a written warning, and where the employer wishes to pursue the same allegations again in order…

claim unpaid salary from lockdown
Can an employee claim unpaid salary from lockdown?

Many employees were either not paid any salary or were paid a reduced salary during the lockdown while their employer’s operations were shut down. This has resulted in certain employees seeking advice on whether they…

resignation to avoid a disciplinary hearing
Resignation to avoid a disciplinary hearing

Employees often decide to submit a summary resignation to avoid a disciplinary hearing, giving rise to the question whether it is permissible for the employer to continue with the hearing despite the employee’s resignation. The…