LABOUR LAW

Default Judgments, Foreclosures and worst... what does it all mean? With the hikes in interest rates, many homeowners are feeling the pinch with bond instalments nearly doubling since the Covid years. Now while it might be tempting to skip paying your bond instalments or the levies on your sectional titles home, one should avoid this temptation because banks and other mortgage bond service providers are foreclosing much earlier these days, ...

A reasonable time period for a workplace investigation into an employee There is no specific time limit for a workplace investigation into an employee. However, it is generally recommended that investigations be completed as quickly as possible, while still ensuring that the process is fair and thorough. The time period for an investigation usually vary depending on the complexity of the case, the number of witnesses and evidence involved, and ...

Notice to Employees of Workplace Investigations An employer is not legally required to give notice to an employee that they are being investigated for misconduct. However, it is generally considered good practice for an employer to inform the employee of the investigation, and the reasons for it, as soon as possible. There are several reasons why an employer should consider giving notice to an employee that they are being investigated ...