FIRED FOR NOT WORKING ON THE SABBATH
December 10, 2024
“One of the hallmarks of an enlightened egalitarian society is the right to freedom of religion.” (Extract from judgment below) Our courts do not tolerate
Tag: dismissal
UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL IN SA EMPLOYMENT LAW
March 19, 2024
Constructive dismissal is a concept in employment law that arises when an employee resigns due to the employer’s behaviour, which makes the working conditions intolerable.
A DISHONEST “I’M TOO ILL TO COME TO WORK” CAN LEAD TO DISMISSAL
October 6, 2023
“It is essential for an employment relationship to be built on trust” (Quotation from the court’s ruling) Once again, our courts have reaffirmed that firing
FIRED FOR OFF-DUTY CBD OIL USE AND CANNABIS SMOKING
August 31, 2022
“… the [employer], in light of its dangerous environment, is entitled to discipline and dismiss any employee who uses cannabis or is under the influence
Employee looting and strike violence: when is dismissal fair?
August 3, 2021
Employee looting and/or violence can take place during strike action or it can occur during non-workplace incidents such as the recent looting and public disorder