breach of contract

Notice Periods & Breach of Contract

Section 37 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) clearly specifies the statutory notice periods required to be given by either party when terminating the employment contract.

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Constructive Dismissal

Can an employee tender his resignation of his own accord and then later claim he was unfairly “dismissed”?

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The Value of Induction

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Many employers see the induction of new staff as a waste of valuable time, but it is a critical part of appointing a new employee.  The induction and orientation period is an emotionally charged time for the new recruit and those early experiences create lasting impressions of the organisation, its culture and work ethic.  It also conveys how the Company values its employees.

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Managing Absenteeism: The Role of the Supervisor

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Absenteeism in general and unscheduled absenteeism in particular has an adverse effect on morale, productivity and profits in any business, but even more so in small and medium enterprises where the staff complement is limited.  It is therefore not surprising that absenteeism is one of the most persistent and challenging problems confronting management on a daily basis.

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Overtime

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, section 10, 16 & 18 states that the maximum number of normal working time allowed is 45 hours weekly.

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Case Study – Absenteeism

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Scenario:

James commenced employment on the 1st March 2017 and was placed on a three (3) month contract.
In April, James did not report to work for 3 days – he was absent on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. On Monday, when he returned to work, he did not report directly to management and explain the reason why he was absent.

On the same Monday afternoon, James left work before his shift ended.

On Tuesday, he returned to work.

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Dealing with unauthorised absenteeism

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Should an employee fail to report for duty and there has been no communication from the employee as to the reason for his/her absence, the Reporting Manager should start taking the necessary action.

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Conflict in the Workplace

Conflict is a common occurrence in the workplace because of dynamic relationships.

Conflict can lead to more open and effective communication, creative problem solving and enhanced relationships when dealt with effectively.

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are you equipped to handle an IOD (injured on duty)?

Procedure when dealing with an Injury on Duty – IOD

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An injury at work can happen at any time and as the Employer, your first priority is always the well-being of the injured person. Never let the completion of the IOD forms delay medical attention.

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