legal representation in disciplinary hearings
Is legal representation in disciplinary hearings allowed?

Many employees who are charged with misconduct would prefer to have legal representation in disciplinary hearings in order to ensure that their rights are protected and to give them the best possible chance of being…

suspend an employee
When can an employer suspend an employee?

When an employee commits misconduct, the employer sometimes considers suspending the employee pending a disciplinary hearing. But when can an employer suspend an employee? There must be a good reason for suspending an employee. For…

disciplinary hearing through written representations
Disciplinary hearing through written representations

With the increase in remote working arrangements and the risks that come with workplace settings, many employers who are taking disciplinary action against employees, are opting for a disciplinary hearing through written representations. This is…

retrench employees during business rescue
To retrench employees during business rescue?

Many employers which are facing financial difficulties as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown. While some employers have gone into liquidation, others have gone into business rescue, and have initiated retrenchment processes. This gives rise…