Archive for June 2021

Can an employee get dismissed for participation in an unprotected strike action and assault without being identified?  The short answer to the dreaded question, is yes.  You can be dismissed just for being in the crowd, even though you were not the one assaulting your fellow employee.  It is called Common Purpose.  Can your employer…

The Department of Employment and Labour has issued an updated occupational health and safety directive which, among other things, expressly permits an employer to implement a mandatory workplace vaccination policy subject to specific guidelines. Consultation An employer must consult with the relevant trade union on the mandatory vaccination policy together with any health and safety…

An employee’s entitlement to paid sick leave and other benefits due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic can be summarised as follows: (a)  Employee presents with or advises of COVID-19 symptoms:  The employer must place the employee on paid sick leave in terms of the BCEA. The employer may require the employee to produce a valid medical…